before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
being at sea; losing one's bearings; (arch.) disorientation upon waking at night; (arch.) forgetting which house or room to enter
shy; diffident; retiring; reserved
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
to be resurrected; to be resuscitated; to be rehabilitated; to be recalled (e.g. memories); to be brought back
being good at cooking; good cook
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
to bawl; to cry; to scream
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
guilty (feeling, conscience, look, etc.); (feeling) uneasy
to cover fully; to wrap around
to twine around; to twist around; to coil around; to pester; to hassle
paper tape; paper streamer
welcome!; nice to see you!
your home; your family; their home; (my) home
laughing embarrassedly and sticking out one's tongue
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
covered with; stained; smeared
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
flustered; confused; panicked
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
feast; treating (someone); to treat (someone, e.g. to a meal)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
to work too hard; to try too hard; to strain oneself; to overdo it; to go too far
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)