smallish; on the small side; somewhat small; short swing of a bat, racquet, etc.
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
round frame glasses; round-lensed eyeglasses
erudition; extensive learning
Shōwa period (1926-1989); Showa period
reflection (light, image, situation, attitude, etc.); reflecting; influence; application (e.g. of an update)
inexperienced; unrealistic; knowing but little of the world
to be breathtaking; to be stifling
short pants; shorts; breeches; knickerbockers
(one's) consideration; (taking) notice; interest; within the eye
to charm; to attract; to fascinate; to entice
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature); to let cool; to dampen; to throw a damper on; to spoil
(with a) slamming noise (door, telephone receiver); (with a) banging noise; (with a) clash (broken dish); (with a) clank; (with a) bang
to mind; to care; to worry
it hasn't been long since
to insinuate; to satirize; to satirise; to take a dig at
invitation; introduction; temptation
you have only to; all you have to (do); all that's required; as long as; if only
what the hell; oh, great!; son of a gun; holy mackerel; oh no!; holy cow!
to cut (grass, hair, etc.); to mow; to clip; to trim; to prune; to shear
charm; attractiveness; courtesy; ingratiating behaviour; entertainment; amusement
first period (e.g. first class in school day)
subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge
to be coming; to be popular; to be fashionable; to be angry; to have blown one's lid
sleeping in late; oversleeping; late riser; sleepyhead
troubled face; worried expression
big hit; big prize; bumper crop; striking it rich; right on the mark; bonanza
to be blind to one's shortcomings; to play innocent
patronizing; expecting gratitude in return; acting like one is doing someone a favor; condescending
to bend down; to bow down; to prostrate oneself; to hide oneself
to rub on; to rub against; to lay the blame on; to strike (a match)
to render futile; to bring to naught; to waste; to not make good use of