talking while standing; standing around talking
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
thoughtless; inconsiderate; tasteless; cruel
to whinge; to kvetch; to gripe; to complain; to whine
to grow thickly; to be overgrown; to thrive; to grow in abundance
the grass; grassy place (esp. with long dense grass)
immersing oneself in; being absorbed in; devoting oneself to; giving oneself up entirely to
reward; compensation; collateral; security; turning to look behind
philanthropic activity; charity work
(not) by any means; (not) for anything; wouldn't do for anything; had enough; flatly refusing
extracurricular activities
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
self-torturing; masochistic
strong point; merit; virtue; advantage
defect; demerit; weak point; disadvantage
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
root (of a plant); stump (of a tree); root (of a problem, etc.); base
to give up all thoughts of; to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to take a momentous decision
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
independence; self-reliance
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)
self-indulgent; undisciplined; slovenly; debauched; negligent
NEET (young person not in education, employment or training)
lazybones; good-for-nothing; idler; slacker; loafer
shut-in; stay-at-home; recluse; (lit.) security officer of one's own home
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
as much as one wants; as many as one wants; all that one wishes for
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
to hang; to suspend; to dangle; to swing; to carry
to be partly responsible for; to have a part in; to play a role in
suddenly; unexpectedly; by chance; accidentally; lightly; nimbly
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
retort; back talk; backchat
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
to pass each other; to cross paths
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
deep-fried food (esp. chicken)
phew; whew; huff; whoo; wohoo
chikuzenni; simmered chicken and vegetables; chicken stew with taro, carrot, burdock, etc.