neck; head; dismissal; discharge
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
(appearance while) in pajamas (pyjamas)
shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet; shirt (outerwear; usu. with collar and buttons)
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
to stand (still) a while; to loiter; to stop
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
older brother; elder brother
filial piety; showing devotion (to someone)
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
unrelated; unconnected; without relations (esp. of a deceased person); having no surviving relatives; unrelated to the teachings of Buddha; unable to be saved by Buddha
contradiction; inconsistency
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
to slip into; to crawl into (under); to conceal oneself (under); to sneak into; to infiltrate
Sui dynasty (China, 581-618)
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with; to be equivalent to
to crumble down; to tumble down; to fall in
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
to be seized with fear; to be seized with panic
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)