washing; laundry; relaxing; taking a break
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
to buy a replacement; to replace by buying something new
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment
seeing off and meeting on return
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
to board; to embark on; to get into (a car); to march into; to enter
weekday; ordinary days (i.e. non-holiday); kanji radical 73
one's business; reading of scriptures before a (statue of) Buddha; bargain; discount; (arch.) money paid to a prostitute or geisha
making a person, pet, etc. wait (before being permitted to do something); postponement; putting on hold
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
through; non-stop; direct; going straight to
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
footwear; footgear; shoes
fatigue; weariness; exhaustion; tiredness
suddenly; unexpectedly; by chance; accidentally; lightly; nimbly
to begin talking; to open up
to be crowded (with); to be packed; to be piled up (of work); to be busy (with)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
contacting; getting in touch; communication; call; message
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to smile (at); to grin (at)