to appease; to suppress; to calm
seiza; kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles
innocent; cherubic; childlike
big and round (eyes, shaven head, etc.)
zori; traditional Japanese thonged sandals
call; summons; convening; convocation
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
array; muster; line-up; full force
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice
consideration; thoughtfulness; sympathy; compassion; feeling; kindness
to go on about (one's love affairs); to speak proudly of (one's spouse, girlfriend, etc.); to speak fondly of
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
to iron; to do the ironing
utter villain; atrocious fiend; devil
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
physical contact (between friends, mother and child, etc.); physical intimacy
proper; appropriate; due; suitable
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
devil; evil spirit; genie
to entrust; to leave to a person
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
to tell X from Y; to distinguish; to know (one thing) from (another)
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
light (e.g. aircraft, truck); light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); kei car
no matter how much time passes
to switch (secretly); to substitute; to sidestep (an issue)
in the confusion of the moment; taking advantage of the confused state of affairs
mama; mamma; mom; female proprietress (of a bar, etc.)
bathtub; boat with a bathtub rented to customers (Edo period)
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
to poke fun at; to make fun of; to send up