to warm the bench; to stay on the bench during a sports match
representation in hiragana; hiragana notation
death; the next world; to pass away; to die
elementary school (esp. the elementary school section of a school that also encompasses other grades); primary school
dark circles around the eyes; periorbital dark circles
to add meat (or weight); to add substance (to an essay, etc.)
simulation; simulation (of a foul); diving; flopping
point where one has to accept one's fate; point where one has to give up; state of resignation; resigned state
having a high threshold (for entry); difficult to approach; feeling awkward to go to (of someone's home)
bed bath; sponge bath; blanket bath; toilet
throbbing (pain); pounding; stinging
diagnostic agent (esp. pregnancy test)
turnaround (e.g. at the end of a driveway)
tag (children's game); tig
single sound; monosyllable; phone; monotone (harmonica, etc.)
being fond of children; person fond of children
replacement; substitution; change; shunting (rail); switching
blood congestion; -stasis
whispered conversation; whispering
Girls' Day; Dolls' Festival; Hinamatsuri; menstrual day; menstrual period
hurriedly; in haste; in a rush; hurry up!; quickly!; get going!
neighboring prefecture; adjacent prefecture
related to the teachings of Buddha; able to be saved by Buddha; related; relevant
gloomy; melancholy; pessimistic
sliding; being just in time
stay calm; don't be rushed; don't be flustered
restricted; confined; unfree
what one should do (usu. in questions)
at a proper time; at a suitable occasion; at the correct moment; when the time is right
sweet-smelling; scentful; fragrant
it hasn't been long since