to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
retreating figure; appearance from behind
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
keep up your strength; chin up!
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
somewhat reserved (diffident); shyly; timidly; retiringly; in a retiring (reserved) manner
maintenance; preservation; improvement
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to feel uplifted; to be cheered up; to hearten; to be inspired; to be energized
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
evening meal; dinner; supper
shopping; purchased goods
menu; schedule; program; (computer) menu
napa cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis); nappa cabbage; Chinese cabbage
boneless pork rib; boned pork rib
saucepan; pot; stew; hot pot
banzai; hurray; something to cheer about; something worthy of celebration; giving up; throwing one's hands up
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
forefoot; forefeet; foreleg; forelimb
to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over; to talk foolishly
to be playful; to gambol; to be amused (with something); to flirt with
scene; spectacle; sight; view
warm and fluffy; soft; steamy hot (food); hot and flaky; feeling mentally tired; feeling of tired relief or accomplishment after effort or perseverance
bath; bathing; bathhouse; public bath; room for drying lacquerware; base (wooden joint connecting the blade of a hoe, spade, etc., to the handle)
to boil; to heat; to excite; (arch.) to melt (metal)
to face; to go towards; to head towards
don't you think?; indicates question
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
to go along; to walk along; to follow
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
time; hour; period; class
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
memories; recollections; reminiscence
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach