to take the initiative; to forestall; to beat to the punch
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
quarrel; dispute; argument
enshrinement (of a deity); residing (in a shrine or sacred place); sitting prominently (in a place); being plunked down; being planted (in a spot)
to be somewhat stylish; to be somewhat chic
after a bath; after taking a bath; large towel used after taking a bath; yukata worn after taking a bath
yukata; light cotton kimono worn in the summer or used as a bathrobe
house across the street; neighbor across the street
car; vehicle; van; (train) car; carriage
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
having the rear door be the entrance (of a one-man bus); boarding a one-man bus via the rear entrance; riding (a bycicle) on the rear part of the saddle
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
resigning to another's will; going along without resistance; doing as another wants
extent of (one's) foolishness; degree of stupidity
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe
to reach out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to get involved in; to embark on; to start a fight; to get physical with
older sister; elder sister
matter of time; question of time
wild; uninhibited; extravagant; rampant
to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into
to occur repeatedly; to repeat; to be repeated; to be frequent
candid advice; frank advice; honest opinion; exhortation; harsh but honest advice
to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish
rough (behaviour, temperament, etc.); wild; rude; violent
(sound of) footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
shivering; trembling; shuddering; shaking
to become slightly sweaty; to sweat a little; to become moist with sweat
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
carefree; free from worry
top; summit; twelve o'clock (usu. midnight); top of one's head; top of a helmet
high brow; broad forehead
pocket money; spending money; pin money; allowance
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic
to cuddle; to comfort; to rock; to soothe; to dandle; to humor
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy