appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
to grow taller (of people)
boy; juvenile; young boy; youth; lad
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to arrive at (a certain outcome); to come to; to end with
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
slightly (blushing); suddenly (getting bright, flaring up, flashing on, etc.); distractedly
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
confections; sweets; candy; cake
to burn; to roast; to broil; to heat; to heat up; to make (charcoal, pottery, bricks, etc.); to bake
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
care; looking after; repair; (police) raid; crackdown
to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to be prudent; to be complete; to be thorough
facing south; southern exposure
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
though; notwithstanding; although
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
living room (Western style); sitting room
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
(being) by oneself; with no outsiders present
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
to bloom; to flower; to blossom; to open
sensible; clever; smart; decent; tasteful
(approximate) age; years; elderly; old; older (than); senior
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
results; record; grades; marks
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
senior high school; high school