to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
pushy; pushing; self-assertive
to include (in a group or scope); to instruct; to make one understand; to include (a nuance); to put in (an implication); to put in (someone's) mouth
the same generation; coeval
to be annoyed; to be inconvenienced
attachment; adhesion; insistence; tenacity; fixation; obsession
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
even; even if ...; even though ...; because ...; as ...; with the purpose of ...
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
serving (of food); helping; chilled soba served on a dish (often on a wicker basket or in a shallow steaming basket) with dipping sauce
few decades; many decades; several decades
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
serious look (on one's face); straight face
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
to head home; to leave for home
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered
to become possible; to become able to (do)
(moment of) departure; (upon) leaving; retirement
to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
thank you (for your hard work); good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
to take (someone to a place); to take (someone) with one; to take along; to lead away
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
to give a little chuckle; to let out a giggle
to leak out (of a secret); to come out; to be exposed (of a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to get away (of a fish)
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
to see; to look; to watch; to try to ...
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
just like that; quite so; I agree; that street
full stomach; bellyful; (eat) heartily; to one's heart's content
good(-tasting); nice; delicious; attractive (offer, opportunity, etc.); appealing; convenient
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant; ordinary; normal; regular
thick; dull (blunt); viscous
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to deceive; to cheat; to falsify; to misrepresent; to evade (a question, taxes, etc.); to dodge
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity