to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
to paint (draw) a picture
handwriting; handwritten; hand-painted; hand-drawn
letter (of alphabet); character; writing
closely (packed, lined up, etc.); tightly; densely; (work) sufficiently
to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember
to be thirsty; to feel thirsty; to thirst for; to crave
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
with a snap; with a bang; with a plonk; suddenly; all of a sudden
to be at a loss for words
bang; bam; noontime signal gun (carried out early Meiji to Taishō); noon gun; last round in a game of 12 rounds; precisely
every single word and phrase; each and every word
to memorize; to memorise; to recite from memory
clearing one's throat; cough
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
long ago; once upon a time
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
merchant; trader; tradesman; dealer; shopkeeper
destination; place one stays during a trip
to send (a thing); to dispatch; to take or escort (a person somewhere); to see off (a person); to bid farewell (to the departed); to bury; to spend (time)
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
modest; reserved; quiet; humble
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
second marriage; remarriage
serious; grave; dignified; solemn
aizuchi; back-channeling; interjections indicating that one is paying attention; two smiths hammering at an object in turn
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
to start a journey; to embark on a trip; to set forth; to hit the trail
mother-in-law; foster mother; step mother
sister-in-law (spouse's older sister or older brother's wife); older stepsister; older adopted sister; non-blood-related older sister
sudden change; complete change
(doing) as one pleases; to one's heart's content; letting (something) go unchecked; leaving uncontrolled; leaving (something) to take its own course
female; woman; female sex; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
outer surface; outward appearance; outside; outside; outer; outward
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
to listen attentively to; to be lost in
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently