locking up (doors and windows); fastening the doors
valuable article; valuables
look of amazement; looking dumbfounded
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
key (to understanding); point (e.g. of an argument)
erratic; offbeat; wild; extraordinary
completely; entirely; nonchalantly; as if nothing happened
surprisingly; stunningly; astonishingly; wonderfully
to do for (the sake of someone else)
bed hair; hair disarranged during sleep; habit of moving around in one's sleep; sleeping habit
to go crazy (esp. of a situation or thing); to get out of hand; to end up in an extreme state
strongly; violently; with all one's strength
to pat (e.g. dog); to rub; to stroke; to fondle
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
being extremely fond of; having a weakness for; having no eye for; being a poor judge of; having no chance (of succeeding)
to get dirty; to become dirty; to become sullied; to become corrupted; to lose one's chastity
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
messy room; dirty room; unclean room
teatime; tea break; coffee break
to get dressed up; to treat oneself
mid-year gift; summer gift
sweet dumpling made with mochi flour and (sometimes) millet flour (famous product of Okayama); millet dumplings
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep
to shut one's mouth; to hold one's tongue; to keep silent
forcing; compulsion; coercion; pushing (to do)
to let (someone) take hold of your hand
flash; instant; lightning (speed)
change (for a purchase); toilet splashback
making a round trip; going and returning; round-trip ticket; return ticket; correspondence; exchanging (letters)
leg strength; walking ability; running ability
dry and rough; desiccated; rustling
to cringe with fear; to cower with fright; to be terribly afraid