near; close; beside; third person
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
repentance; confession; penitence
to leave nothing undone; to do all in one's might; to do everything possible
to make up for; to compensate for; to indemnify; to recompense; to redeem (e.g. a fault); to atone for
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
compensation; indemnification; reparation; consideration
to enter; to trespass; to interfere; to meddle; to pry into
area; domain; territory; field; range; region
scissors; shears; clippers; hole punch
to carry around; to carry on one's person
to step over or across; to overcome
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
to give up (a plan or idea); to desist from (doing)
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
dial (on timepiece, meter, etc.); letter board (e.g. on typewriter, writing aide for the disabled, etc.); character board
dripping with sweat; bathed in perspiration
sunny spot; exposure to the sun
making something widely known; introduction; debut; announcement; unveiling
simple; artless; naive; unsophisticated
grown-up (manner, etc.); mature; adult
time after time; countless times; many a time; dozens of times
institution; establishment; facility; home (for elderly, orphans, etc.)
to spread (e.g. a rumor); to circulate; to disseminate
improper; immodest; disgraceful; shameful; vulgar; low
street corner; road turn; bend in the road; turning point; watershed
dimly; faintly; with a faint light; warmly; friendly; in a heartwarming manner
Children's Day (national holiday; May 5)
cake wrapped in bamboo leaves
to be in the process of doing
changing completely; transformation
nonchalantly; without a care
to amuse oneself; to make merry
to lean coquettishly against; to snuggle into; to nestle into