to grumble; to gripe; to complain
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
unprecedented; record-breaking
boom; rage; fad; boom; cross-arm
pink (colour, color); (lit.) colour of peach (flowers)
uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
resistance (e.g. to antibiotics); tolerance (e.g. drug tolerance)
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
vexing; irritating; impatient
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
ill will; malice; evil intent
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
thermos bottle; vacuum flask
simple; plain; modest; frugal; reserved
opposite side; opposition
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient
unsanitary condition; lack of hygienic care; inattention to hygiene; unhygienic conditions
cutting in round slices; round slice; dividing into groups (e.g. by ability)
noshi; long thin strip of dried abalone in folded patterned paper, attached to a gift
at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
healthy; sound; wholesome
to pay no attention to (while listening); to take no notice of; to ignore; to let go in one ear and out the other
self-willed; (doing or saying things) to suit one's own convenience; oblivious to the convenience of others
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
to yield oneself (to something); to devote oneself (to something); to surrender oneself (to something)
for a short while; for a while; for some time; for the time being
to express (orally); to put into words; to say out loud
since some time or another; since who-knows-when
most of all; extremely; supremely
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
to intercommunicate; to exchange (messages, vows, etc.)
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
to exchange (messages, thoughts, etc.); to communicate
flat; even; level; plain (speech, etc.); simple
sentimental; mushy; sugary; saccharine; sickly-sweet
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)