row; line; company (of someone); group; sequence; counter for rows
association (of ideas); being reminded (of something); suggestion
to go through; to pass through; to get through; to cut across
bereaved family; surviving family; family of the deceased
audacious; daring; bold; throaty (voice); rough; deep
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
hook (esp. for clothing); hook and eye; snap fastener; press stud; hock (white wine)
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
button (clothing); push-button
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
public morals; discipline; rules governing social behavior
Lindera umbellata (species of spicebush); toothpick; natural wooden chopsticks (tea ceremony); black characters; black text
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
pigtails; two plaits hanging about one's shoulders; two plaits hanging down one's back; queue
wow!; oh!; yeah!; alright!; waah!; boohoo!
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
to get better; to get well; to recover (from an illness); to be cured; to be restored; to heal
with a chuckle; with a giggle
once; one time; exclusively; only; alone
wearing one's hair in braids
confections; sweets; candy; cake
to swell (out); to expand; to be inflated; to get cross; to get sulky; to pout
shivering (with cold); trembling (with fear); shuddering
completely unknown (usu. of people); unfamiliar; complete (stranger)
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
insensitive; inconsiderate; callous; thick-skinned
rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy; insolence
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.