first thing in the morning
one's whole heart; everything one feels
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically
an issue being settled; a case being closed
romanticist; romantic; dreamer
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
karintō (sugar-coated cookie made from fried dough)
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
severe; strict; tough; hard
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
wee-wee; pee-pee; number one
congeniality; satisfaction; gratification
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
charming; fascinating; attractive
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
accessory (fashion); jewelry; accessory (audio, car, camera, etc.)
sense of values; values; value system
currying favour; being anxious to please; bootlicker
scorn; disdain; contempt; slight
slap in the face; slap on the cheek
study; learning; tutorial
arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished
component; factor; item (e.g. in list); element (e.g. in array); member (e.g. data structure)
everyday articles which have come to be regarded as folk art
favoritism; favouritism; partiality
mixing of public and private affairs; mixing business with personal affairs; mixing work and private matters
sprouting; budding; crush (esp. on an imaginary character in manga, etc.); fascination; infatuation
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen