to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
begging; pestering; pleading; coaxing
to speak; to say; to vocalize
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
several times; several degrees
to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below
to slide into; to slip into
shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
to accept; to receive; to agree
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic
to express (orally); to put into words; to say out loud
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
Golden Week (early-May holiday season in Japan)
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
at some point in the past; at some stage
kiss; squeak (as in the sound made by mice); sound of liquid being sucked up
almost every day; almost daily
recess; break time; break between classes; free period; recess time; recreation hour
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants
both; together; jointly; simultaneously
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
shrill whistling sound; reddening or brightening slightly; rush of blood to the head
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
suddenly and in a loud voice (e.g. sobbing)
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
to dash over oneself (e.g. water); to take (e.g. shower); to bask in (e.g. the sun); to suffer (e.g. an attack); to draw (e.g. criticism, attention, praise); to have heaped upon
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
to fall flat; to collapse in a heap
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family