falling into a doze; dozing off; nodding off
water (esp. cool, fresh water, e.g. drinking water); fluid (esp. in an animal tissue); liquid; flood; floodwaters; water offered to wrestlers just prior to a bout
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
washing; sashimi chilled in iced water
dish drainer; drainer tray; draining basket; perforated basket
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
drop of water; vessel for replenishing inkstone water
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around
to float in the air; to be unfinished; to be unsettled; to be undecided
prescribed; designated; appointed; fixed
place; situation; position; location
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
life; lifetime; career; for life; all one's life; throughout one's life
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
subordinate work; assistant; servant
healthy; sound; wholesome
coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins
inexperienced; unfamiliar (with); unversed; lacking experience
to bother; to meddle; to poke one's nose (into another's business); to be too helpful
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
affinity; feeling of closeness (with someone); feeling of kinship
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
househusband; stay-at-home dad
bursting at the seams; bulging; snip-snip (of scissors)
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
counter seat; seat at the counter
available room (hotel); vacancy; room to let
to give shelter to; to lodge; to put up; to accommodate
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
to make a sound with one's throat; to purr (cat)
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious