to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
a few hours; several hours; about two to six hours
kotatsu; table over an electric heater (orig. a charcoal brazier in a floor well) with a hanging quilt that retains heat
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
regulation; adjustment; control
to have a meal; to take a meal
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
to take a bath; to have a bath; to take a shower
to become frayed; to become loose
emergency case; person that has suddenly taken ill
traditional short winter coat resembling a haori without gussets; livery coat
to be petrified; to be unable to move; to be paralyzed (with horror); to be stupefied (with amazement)
to feel anxious; to feel nervous; fluttering down; trickling down (e.g. tears); hanging untidily (of hair); straggling
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
yukata (light cotton kimono worn in the summer or used as a bathrobe)
bathing; to bathe; to take a bath; to enter a bath
slow; sluggish; dull; lax; sloppy; lenient
to put to bed; to lay down lengthwise; to put a thing on its side; to set something aside unused; to let lie idle; to ferment
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
paralysis; palsy; numbness; stupor
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
sleep; sleeping; inactivity; death
ice water; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
introduction; bringing in; leading in; installation
wide difference; a world of difference
insole; (shoe) insert; intermediate layer; rug; carpet
thin rice porridge; watery cooked rice; rice gruel; congee
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
to boil; to simmer; to stew; to seethe
free (of charge); gratuitous
stirring; slight movement
to get up (e.g. from bed); to make one's way in the world; to achieve in life
perspiration given off during sleep; sweating while sleeping; night sweats
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age