to smile broadly; to grin widely
grandfather; male senior-citizen
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
what's in one's heart; one's emotional state; what one feels
to see through; to see the true nature of something
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
feeling of relief (for the time being); peace of mind (for now)
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
thereupon; shortly thereafter
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)
to spread out; to lay out; to take a position; to impose widely (e.g. over a city)
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
care; looking after; repair; (police) raid; crackdown
verdant; fresh and green; bright green; lush
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle
to grow thickly; to be in full leaf; to be rampant; to luxuriate; to be luxurious
those (near the second person)
unseasonable; out of season
evening cicada (Tanna japonensis)
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (playing card suit)
tray; family; household; O-Bon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
cake served with tea; teacake
to run out of; to be short of; to be out of stock; to be out of (e.g. breath); to lose (one's patience, concentration, etc.)
tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
to relax; to feel at home
to have a (rough) idea (of what the situation is)
growth; development; one's early life; upbringing; personal history
to divulge one's true feelings; to open one's heart
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
house; one's house; one's home; one's family