(of a couple) fighting and splitting up
mini-; miniskirt; mini-skirt
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
disadvantageous; long (odds)
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
whim; caprice; whimsy; fickle; moody; uneven temper
cafe featuring Japanese-style sweets
to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together
soup containing rice cakes and vegetables (New Year's dish)
thereafter; after doing that; followed by
legume (esp. edible legumes or their seeds, e.g. beans, peas, pulses); bean; soya bean (Glycine max); soybean; female genitalia (esp. the clitoris); kidney; small
freezing weather; agar-agar; vegetable gelatin
right beside; close to; nearby
to belong to; to come under; to be affiliated with; to be subject to
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
(bearing a) close resemblance; vivid reminder (e.g. of the past); dim; faint; vague
being filled with; being full of; permeation
woman's level of motivation in fashion, makeup, taste in clothes, etc.; femininity
utmost limits; extremity; limit
furnishings; implements; equipment
private room; single (room); room for one; (toilet) stall
roll (e.g. of cloth); winding (e.g. watch); volume (of book); speeding up; heel (of a Japanese sandal)
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
(so marvelous or horrible that it may be) the first and probably the last
to be sensible; to be smart; to be tasteful; to be thoughtful; to be tactful; to be sensitive
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
to lose heart; to be discouraged; to be exhausted; to be tired out
sad to say; how sad; alas
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
locking on (to a target, esp. by radar)
program board (concert, theatrical production); act-announcement sheets; mekuri karuta
rice gruel containing vegetables, fish, etc., and seasoned with miso or soy sauce
to spoil someone's start; to kill someone's enthusiasm; to take the wind out of someone's sails
order (for an item); request; demand; condition