the other day; lately; recently
to be treated to a meal; to be given a meal
maid; helper; help; assistance
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
to entrust (e.g. a task) to another; to leave to; to passively leave to someone else's facilities; to leave to take its natural course; to continue (something) in a natural fashion (without particular aim); to rely fully on one's (full strength, great ability, long time taken) to get something done
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
misanthropy; misanthropist
to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against somebody; to play (a game, match, etc.) against somebody
female; woman; female sex; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
opening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes)
down to earth; reasonable; able to deal with
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
some; (a) little; somewhat; to some extent; in part
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
slowly; unhurriedly; without haste; leisurely; at one's leisure
prosperity; bustle; activity; crowd; turnout
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
to change color (esp. leaves, fruit, flowers) (colour); to turn crimson (e.g. leaves in autumn); to begin to redden; to ripen; to grow ripe
corner; bend; segment (within a radio or TV program); session; area; department
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
general (variety) store (shop)
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise
to head towards; to direct one's steps to
favorite (to win); favourite; likely winner; one's heart's desire; first choice
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
five (long cylindrical things)
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
to glare at each other; to confront each other
troubled face; worried expression