wholehearted; earnest; determined; intent; single-minded; straightforward
to laugh away; to laugh off
snugly; neatly; compactly; cosily
something worthy of comparison; something being compared
that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that
to look away; to avert one's eyes
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
to be annoying; to be troublesome
your husband; her husband
shopaholic; compulsive buying; shopaholicism
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
flaring up; burning hotly; flying into a rage; losing one's cool; opening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes, mouth); (arch.) acting resolutely
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
frail; having a weak constitution; being in poor health
freely; frankly; without reserve
to want something desperately; to want something (so badly one can taste it)
pity; sympathy; compassion; affection; love
to look down on (someone); to make fun of; to put down; to treat with contempt; to underestimate
sudden change; complete change
to have one's attention attracted (caught); to be preoccupied with
to get into a panic; to be flustered; to panic; to get in a flap
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
rakugo; traditional Japanese comic storytelling; comic story (told by a professional storyteller)
to the last; persistency; thoroughness
to be fickle; to be frivolous; to be flippant; to be flighty; to be giddy; to be restless
dignity; quality; grace; panache; level
indecisive; irresolute; shilly-shally; vacillating
final; eventual; ultimate
employee; employer; person hiring others
in all; in total; collectively; in addition; besides; at the same time
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to be confused from not knowing what to do
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
to add (numbers); to add (something); to top up (with something); to take care of (e.g. one's business)
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
once in a lifetime (opportunity); (a golden opportunity that may) happen only once in a thousand years