insole; (shoe) insert; intermediate layer; rug; carpet
wide difference; a world of difference
introduction; bringing in; leading in; installation
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
ice water; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
sleep; sleeping; inactivity; death
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
paralysis; palsy; numbness; stupor
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
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
slow; sluggish; dull; lax; sloppy; lenient
bathing; to bathe; to take a bath; to enter a bath
yukata (light cotton kimono worn in the summer or used as a bathrobe)
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
to feel anxious; to feel nervous; fluttering down; trickling down (e.g. tears); hanging untidily (of hair); straggling
to be petrified; to be unable to move; to be paralyzed (with horror); to be stupefied (with amazement)
traditional short winter coat resembling a haori without gussets; livery coat
emergency case; person that has suddenly taken ill
to become frayed; to become loose
to take a bath; to have a bath; to take a shower
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
to have a meal; to take a meal
regulation; adjustment; control
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
kotatsu; table over an electric heater (orig. a charcoal brazier in a floor well) with a hanging quilt that retains heat
a few hours; several hours; about two to six hours
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
ventilation; communication (within an organisation); openness
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
subscription (e.g. to a magazine)
beforehand; in advance; previously
delay; lag; postponement; falling behind
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
opposite side; reverse; (on the) other hand
preliminary arrangements; preparation; spadework; pre-cooking