discussion; discourse; lecture; sermon
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
in an instant; in a flash; right away; immediately
to knit; to plait; to braid; to compile (anthology, dictionary, etc.); to edit
what date?; what's the date?; when?
eighth day of the month; eight days
to show unwillingness (to do); to be reluctant (to do); to look annoyed; to show signs of finding something bothersome
breaking off; snapping off
squeak; cheep; slurp; sucking noisily; mouse
yukata (light cotton kimono worn in the summer or used as a bathrobe)
to go mad; to lose one's mind; to get out of order; to go amiss; to go wrong (of a plan or expectation, etc.); to fall through
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
meeting place; rendezvous (point); roll-call (assembly) point; appointed (designated) place
to plunder; to grab; to snatch
something broad and flat; common; ordinary; low-ranking employee; freshman
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
utterly (unknown; esp. of someone's whereabouts); completely; (no information) whatsoever; at all
or; otherwise; furthermore; also; (arch.) perhaps; (arch.) by some chance; (arch.) that being said
to be wrapped up (e.g. in a blanket); to cover oneself
exposed; scanty; bare; public; open
pattern resembling that of arrow feathers
to shrug (shoulders); to duck (head); to draw back (body)
nasal breathing; breathing through one's nose; person's pleasure; excitement
monster; monstrosity; giant; influential figure; monsterlike; over-demanding
thick voice; husky voice; guttural voice; voice with a thick accent
nape (of the neck); nucha
thick (esp. paper, cloth)
age-appropriate (esp. of clothing, hairstyles)
base of the throat; bottom of the neck
on closer reflection; on second thought; come to think of it; actually
downheartedly; dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently
drawstring purse; money pouch; pouch of fried tofu stuffed with var. ingredients, used in oden; (arch.) unlicensed prostitute (Edo period)
to take along; to hold in the hand; to hang (e.g. from the shoulder or waist)
pleasant feeling; good vibes
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go