the other world; the next world; the world beyond; world after death
one way or the other; either way
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
set of tools (implements); kit; outfit
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to re-enter; to rejoin; to re-enrol
left breast; left side of the chest
to get a crick in one's neck (while sleeping)
desk pad; sheet of plastic (or cardboard, felt, etc.) placed under writing paper; being pinned under; being caught under; model; pattern
real life; actual life; everyday life
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
ready-made; common-law (wife)
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish
light brown; golden brown
café; cafe; coffeehouse; hostess bar (serving western alcoholic beverages; Taisho and Showa period)
lightly; gently; (breaking apart) easily
to gain a reliable foundation and be in a safe condition; to rest easy; (lit.) to board a large ship
to feel depressed; to be down
having one's hands full; not having any room to do more; at the limit
equipping; installing; fitting; mounting; putting on
to make use of aizuchi; to back-channel; to throw in interjections to show that one is paying attention
to do in earnest; to concentrate on; to apply one's mind to
pumpkin (Cucurbita sp.); squash
to cause a loss; to make a hole (in)
ping-pong; table tennis; exactly!; surely!; ding dong (sound of door bell, chime, etc.)
trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family
young man; youth; lad; servant boy; young shopboy
unexpectedly; suddenly; abruptly
regular time; stated period
rule; established routine; standard operating procedure; SOP