already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
otherwise; if not; or else
error; fumble that leads to failing to put out a runner
whirlpool; swirl; eddy; vortex; maelstrom
Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7); reminiscent of the Shōwa era; Shōwa-nostalgic; old-fashioned
stupidity; ignorance; stupid person; ignorant person
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
lifespan; life; lifetime; life (of a battery, lightbulb, etc.); service life; end of an object's (useful) life
what with this and that; for a number of reasons
first floor; ground floor; one floor; one storey; one rank
living; lifestyle; living room
without trouble; easily; readily
cold bath; taking a cold bath
to call (someone) back; to recall; to call home; to bring back (memories, etc.); to recall; to revive
in deep black; in jet black
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
(good or bad) feel when wearing something
garden (esp. with trees); park
colouring; coloring; shade (of colour); flavour; nuance; feel
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
to raise one's voice; to shout
your home; your family; their home; (my) home
careless; thoughtless; stupid; heedless; unobservant; inadvertent
experimental; provisional
one's youth; early life; one's early days; one's early years
negative aspect; downside; disadvantage
relief; mitigation; alleviation; relaxation (of restrictions, tensions, etc.); easing; softening
Hikaru Genji; The Shining Genji
exhilarated; all smiles; tickled pink; pleased as punch