to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
stinging; smarting; on edge; nervous; ripping; peeling
uniform; equal; even; common; ordinary; usual
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
intermittently; bit by bit; little by little; in drops (e.g. of rain)
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
to differ; to vary; to disagree
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
just the other day; quite recently
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
uncertain; doubtful; unreliable; unsteady; unclear; vague
shoe rack (in an entrance); cupboard (for shoes and clogs)
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
because of; owing to; due to
meanwhile; in the meantime; by the same token; in contrast
the way back; the way home; return trip
crisp; staccato; piquant; clear
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
to be beneficial (to); to do (a person) good
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
double; twice (as much); times (as much); -fold; 1-nth; 1 to n
reserved; introverted; reticent; shy; withdrawn
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
one day; (on) a certain day
to spring; to jump up; to fly up; to skip
to yell out loud; to shout loudly; to cry aloud; to scream loudly
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
recommendation; putting in a good word for someone
to hold hands; to join hands; to do together; to go arm in arm; to join forces; to link hands
one's family; family member
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
to cause someone to worry
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
regret; flesh, blood vessels and fat from around chicken heart (usu. served as yakitori)