always; all the time; never; usual; regular
stalker; (mechanical) stoker
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
your home; your family; their home; (my) home
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively; extreme
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
than; rather than; instead of; from; out of; except
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
older sister; lass; young lady
of course; certainly; naturally
housewife; mistress (of the house); homemaker
strength; power; proficiency; ability
to follow (someone's) example; to imitate; to copy; to learn (by observation)
to shout; to cry (out); to scream; to clamor (for or against); to advocate; to insist
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
various; a variety of; variously; in various ways; various things; this and that
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
to be full of (e.g. adventure, youth, energy); to be overflowing with
crushed flat; flattened; flat-chested girl; sound of a sticky rice cake sticking to something
punishment (of children); spanking; smacking; criminal punishment (esp. execution; Edo period)
hard lump under the skin (e.g. adipous tumor, lymph node tumor, etc.); grinding against; pressing or rubbing with turning movements (e.g. someone's shoulders with one's elbow); rolling one's eyes; goggling one's eyes; rattling sound
heh heh heh; tee-hee; giggle
primary school; elementary school; grade school
to become familiar with; to get used to; to become accustomed to; to come to fit; to go (well) with; to suit
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
stuffed toy; stuffed animal; plush toy; soft toy; cuddly toy
empty grain husk; immature ear (e.g. wheat); hollow object; unripe fruit
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.)
legal guardians' association; parents' association (at a school); parent-teacher's meeting
(political) power; authority; influence
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
shopping district; shopping street; downtown