close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
arowana (any fish of subfamily Osteoglossinae); bonytongue
scale (of fish, snake, etc.); serif (on kana or kanji (e.g. in Mincho font))
to glitter; to glisten; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glare; to gleam
paper scoop used in goldfish scooping
to heal; to cure; to satisfy (e.g. hunger, thirst); to alleviate (e.g. sorrow, fatigue)
way out; means to escape; escape route
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
worry; care; anxiety; mental exhaustion
good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
if you think about it; come to think of it
to count on one's fingers; to count down the days (in anticipation); to look forward to
these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately
to become better; to improve
coloured clothes (colored)
being able to do as one pleases; doing at will; pothook
personal expenses; pocket money; spending money; incidental expenses; allowance
feeling of happiness; sense of well-being; euphoria
confections; sweets; candy; cake
one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume
notebook; copy-book; note; noting down; (musical) note; laptop (computer)
direct transmission (of mystery, skill, secret, etc.); initiation
sterilised; sterilized; sterile; pasteurised; pasteurized; germ-free
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
fearfully; timidly; cautiously; nervously
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
(one's) life is not in danger; not life-threatening
in the following manner; as follows
with a chuckle; with a giggle
to make merry; to be festive
(not) so much; (not) that much