early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
leaving (e.g. work at end of day); withdrawal (e.g. from a noble's or superior's presence); exit (e.g. from a market)
suddenly in a bad mood; in a huff; abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly
to the limit; to the full; as much as possible; with all one's might
childish; child-like; immature; infantile
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically
lack of self-reliance; depending on others
to hold in one's arms; to bring over a person to one's side; to involve
to not give in; to be obstinate; to be stubborn; to be perverse
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
what with this and that; for a number of reasons
nonsense; irresponsible remark; codswallop; random; haphazard; unsystematic
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pathetic; piteous
jealousy; roasted rice cake
to be jealous of; to be envious of; to envy
carrying (child) under arm
rapidly (e.g. progress, moving forward); growing visibly; quickly; steadily; by leaps and bounds
to blow off (strongly); to blow away; to drive away (e.g. one's worries); to dispel; to do at great speed (e.g. drive a car); to carry out (a task) very quickly
whole face; all over one's face
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
not knowing what's what; being unable to make heads or tails
to (suddenly) get into a specific mood; (lit.) to get switched on
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
to hold; to carry; to embrace (in one's arms)
(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering; to get into a panic; to make a fuss; to make a scene
ignoring; acting as if it is nothing
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
first night; first watch of the night; bridal night
neighboring town; neighbouring town; adjacent town
newcomer; initiate; rookie
quickly; calmly; intently
natural disaster; cataclysm
advance warning; previous notice; announcement; herald; harbinger; forerunner
husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)
piece of junk; worn-out article; clumsy; useless; dismantled car; hitting (with fist)