a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation; preparedness; observation and contemplation
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
to be crushed; to be smashed; to become useless; to cease functioning; to go bankrupt; to go out of business
rice cakes; pounded mochi rice
chestnut-color; chestnut-colour
lightly (floating, drifting, etc.); buoyantly; soft; fluffy; unsteadily; flightily
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
to be silent; to say nothing
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
one's nature; characteristic; inherent; natural
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
personal expenses; pocket money; spending money; incidental expenses; allowance
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
to lose (through death) (e.g. wife, child)
serving (of food); helping; chilled soba served on a dish (often on a wicker basket or in a shallow steaming basket) with dipping sauce
(one acting as a) foster parent
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
to leave this world; to die
two times; twice; two degrees
other (place, thing, person); the rest; outside; beyond; nothing except; nothing but
wheedling child; spoiled child (spoilt); pampered child; child who always demands attention
and yet; though; when; in spite of
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
to push (something) against
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
warm; mild; warm (of a colour); mellow; having enough money
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour