sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
consistency; coherence; one kan (approx. 3.75 kg, 8.3 lb); one piece of sushi
little by little; bit by bit; sparingly
coercion; extortion; compulsion; force
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
confidence; trust; faith; credit (finance)
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
to cheer up; to be encouraged (by); to be in high spirits
revolution; rotation; turning; turning (an aircraft or ship)
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
to get information out of a person; to begin listening
(electrical) ground; earth; grounding; touching the ground; landing (an airplane)
recollection; reminiscence
adult (esp. person 20 years old or over); grownup; becoming an adult; coming of age; growing up (to be a man, woman)
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
charming; fascinating; attractive
devoted; self-sacrificing
consideration; thoughtfulness; sympathy; compassion; feeling; kindness
to sink deeply into one's mind; to come home to; to go to one's heart; to pierce one's body (e.g. of wind, cold, etc.)
sympathy; compassion; pity
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
commonplace (of people or animals); ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; found around every corner
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
to think constantly about; to dwell on
dismissal; firing; retirement; being relieved from one's post; being relieved of a burden
to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
sense; idea; desire; concern; attention; care
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
May; fifth month of the lunar calendar
long holiday (esp. Golden Week in late April and early May)
before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand