continuation; succession; series
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
it seems so; that's what it looks like
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
(appearance while) in pajamas (pyjamas)
to rub; to scrub; to scrape
long ago; already; a long time ago
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
particularly; only; in the case of
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
yoo-hoo; halloo; hi-de-ho; howdy; hey
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
yearned for; longed for; missed
goes without saying; needless to say; obvious
beast (i.e. any animal other than man); person reborn into the animal realm; brute (i.e. a contemptible human being); damn it; damn
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
sister complex; excessive attachment to one's sister; audio component system; stereo component system
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
with a friendly grin; smilingly
to be softened; to calm down
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
using one's arms as a pillow
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
as a child; when one was a child
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
primary school; elementary school; grade school
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.)
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
pupil in ... year; student in ... year
almost; very nearly; only just; barely; just in time
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
bluntly (refusing, etc.); flatly; out of hand; completely
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can