to be smeared; to be covered
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
wish; dream; prayer; one's desire
friendly fire; killing each other by mistake; internecine strife
killer; destroyer; annihilator; seducer; seductress; tempter
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
to smoke (a cigarette); to behave as ...; to accelerate; to rev up
(with) only the clothes one happens to wear
to lose one's mind; to lose control of oneself
distinction (e.g. between right and wrong, public and private, etc.)
I can relate (to that); that happens to me as well; that's all too familiar to me; something often encountered or experienced; something many people can relate to; all-too-familiar story
inexperienced; unfamiliar (with); unversed; lacking experience
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
don't be absurd; that's out of the question; nonsense; don't mention it
to chase away; to drive away; to drive out
religious organization; religious organisation
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
cowardly; timid; easily frightened
slowly and quietly; smoothly
bittersweet; having mingled feelings of joy and sorrow; joy and sorrow alternating in one's heart
to wish someone good luck; to wish someone success
to rush back; to run back
right beside; close to; nearby
to have (urgent) business; to have something one needs to attend to; to have something one wants to say (to someone)
dietitian; (licensed) nutritionist
printout; (computer) printing
indirection; indirectness
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
New Year (esp. first three days); first month of the year; January
rice cakes; pounded mochi rice
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; charm; appeal
pre-washed rice; wash-free rice; musenmai
very young bride; child bride; childish wife
(newspaper) carrier; newspaper (delivery) boy (girl); new
swallow (bird of the Hirundinidae family); martin; barn swallow (Hirundo rustica); younger man involved with an older woman; boy toy