to close one's eyes; to lower one's eyelids; to shut one's eyes; to die; to breathe one's last
transmission; propagation; spread; circulation; diffusion; dissemination
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
from the beginning; from scratch
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
shiruko; sweet red-bean soup with mochi
Kanto; region consisting of Tokyo and surrounding prefectures; Kanto; north-eastern half of Japan (during the feudal era)
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
presence or absence; whether something is there or not; whether something happens or not
brand name; trade name; product name
notes; comment; remark; annotation
warm (treatment, reception, etc.); kind; cordial; hospitable; courteous; respectful
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
discrepancy; discord; disagreement; mismatch; dissonance
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
short-tempered; quick-tempered; hasty
to marry (of a woman); to become a bride; to marry into (a family)
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed
perfect; complete; flawless
new rice; first rice crop of the year; novice; beginner; newcomer
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
stillness; silence; hush; calm; serenity
prosperity; bustle; activity; crowd; turnout
guaranteed; authentic; certified
repeater (telecommunications); repeat customer; regular customer; person who does the same (negative) act repeatedly
second; number two; runner-up
to start something; to have started something, but not yet finished it
current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth