foot of a mountain; base of a mountain; foothills
slope; slanting surface; bevel
tea plant (Camellia sinensis)
ridge (in field); row of raised earth when planting crops; rib (cloth, mountains, sea); cord (e.g. corduroy)
to sting one's eyes; to make one's eyes smart
to be erected; to be built
upper reaches (of a river); upper stream; top; upper part; long ago; beginning; first
building lot; residential land
to rebuild; to reconstruct
mum; mom; mummy; the missus
bustling; shuffling; squirming; creepy crawly
work-in-progress; working state
nursery school; day nursery; preschool
to grow taller (of people)
(one's) older brother; young man; sonny; lad
handsome man; man's looks; good looks; manliness
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years
shed; shelter; terminal (e.g. cargo, airport, etc.); temporary covering of a building being built
pleased to meet you; how do you do; my regards (to someone); my greetings; best wishes
thereupon; therefore; because of that
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new
(looking around) restlessly; (looking) all around; goggling
lower grades of primary school (first, second, and sometimes third grades)
interpretation (i.e. oral translation); interpreter
paulownia (Paulownia tomentosa); empress tree; foxglove tree
for use of customers or guests
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
robust health; able-bodied
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
pleasure trip; company (office) trip
hot spring; onsen; hot spring resort; hot spring spa
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
colluding; complicity; liaison; compromise; giving in
sexy; popular; well-liked