dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
calamity; misfortune; disaster
disappointed; dejected; disheartened; indignant; angry
miserable; disconsolate; helpless; cheerless; downhearted; dreary
sensible; clever; smart; decent; tasteful
to go; to come; to turn out (at a meeting, event, etc.); to show up; to make your way to
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
nesting hole; burrow; den
day of spring; spring sun
sunlight filtering through trees
to burn; to kindle; to heat (a bath); to light (a stove); to use (a camera flash)
irritating; troublesome; gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; heavy (weather); cloudy
moderate; proper; just right
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time
dissatisfied-looking; looking discontented
looking like (someone); taking after (either of one's parents)
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
reform; reformation; reorganization
disparity of wealth; wealth inequality; social inequality
relief; mitigation; alleviation; relaxation (of restrictions, tensions, etc.); easing; softening
only recently; just of late
chestnut-color; chestnut-colour
black hair; black-haired horse
I don't know ...; how about ...?; I wonder; what about ..?
hair color; hair colour; fur color; disposition; type; kind
quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly
over-fond parent; doting parent
(with a) click (e.g. camera shutter); (with a) snap