to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
to act timid (about doing); to show diffidence; to feel ashamed; to feel guilty
to come and see (someone, something); to visit
gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; irritating; troublesome; heavy (weather); cloudy
to drive away; to turn away; to send away; to repel; to repulse
domestic help; domestic helper; domestic servant; maid
dressing oneself; personal grooming
unable to back out; unable to withdraw; unable to stop; unable to compromise
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
washing; laundry; relaxing; taking a break
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
in contrast to ...; unlike ...; while ...; whereas ...
when it comes to ...; concerning; where ... are concerned
inner canthus; inner corner of the eye
moderately; in moderation
leaving; going home; quitting one's job; free time; leisure
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
the prospects look brighter; there is hope of accomplishing (something)
to come and stay; to drop in; to visit
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
older sister and younger brother
being together; going together; matching (clothing); going together
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
entirely useless; completely worthless; no no; don't!
farewell; adieu; goodbye; so long
house (e.g. of Tokugawa); family
to excuse oneself; to take one's leave; to resign (post); to quit; to decline; to turn down
lower floor; downstairs; bottom of the stairs; foot of the stairs
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
apologies for the crude food
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
tidying up; clearing up; cleaning up; clearing away; putting in order
washing (esp. dishes and laundry)
kitchen; financial situation
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
pride; dignity; self-respect
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
to help each other; to cooperate