after a long time; for the first time in a while
maid; helper; help; assistance
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
sink (e.g. in a kitchen); cruising (e.g. taxi); strolling (entertainer, musician, etc.); washing area (in a Japanese-style bath); back-washing service (in a public bath); floating (something on water)
splish-splash; with a splash; click-click (of a camera shutter); with a click; with a snap
leafy vegetables; green vegetables
sizzling (of cooking meat, fish, etc.); frizzling
to make a sound with one's throat; to purr (cat)
stock (of goods); reserve; supply
lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)
creeping about; stirring restlessly; squirming
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
warm; mild; considerate; kind; warm (of a colour); mellow
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
to look at again; to re-examine (policy, estimate, plan, etc.); to review; to get a better opinion of; to see in a more positive light; to improve
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
accidental death; casualty
atonement; the Atonement (of Jesus Christ)
house (e.g. of Tokugawa); family
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
distinction (e.g. between right and wrong, public and private, etc.)
unprepared; careless; imprudent; indiscreet
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
estrangement; alienation; disaffection
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent
searching for a marriage partner; marriage hunting; activities leading to marriage (e.g. dating, courtship)