light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence
peace; tranquility; tranquillity; Heian period (794-1185)
girls college (esp. in names of Christian schools)
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
no!; no no!; no, not at all
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
slowly; unhurriedly; easily (e.g. in time); well; well (e.g. sleep); comfortably
first thing in the afternoon
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
toothpick; skewer for eating moist wagashi (steel, bamboo, etc.)
this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent
(for) one's own use; personal use; private use
every single word and phrase; each and every word
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
red; crimson; Red; communist; (arch.) beautiful
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
taking a breather; relaxation; vent hole
on the same occasion; at the same time; coincidentally; along with; partly (to do, for)
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
slowly; unhurriedly; without haste; leisurely; at one's leisure
slowly and quietly; smoothly
shop that handles Western-style apparel and accessories
in front of one's eyes; just nearby; within a stone's throw
housewife; mistress (of the house); homemaker
intended for ...; oriented towards ...; aimed at ...
passing through without stopping; passing by
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
class; order; et cetera; etc.; equal; iso-
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
goldfish (Carassius auratus)