wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to be OK
it is I who should say so
delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome
to entangle; to entwine; to pick a quarrel; to find fault; to be involved with; to be influenced by
LOHAS; Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability; market segment made up of ecologically conscious consumers
pennant on a boat showing wind direction; weather vane; round roof tile (for gables); remiges; flight feathers
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
whirr; hum; buzz; whoosh; woosh; whiz
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
a long time ago; in those days
sword-shaped stoneware found in archeological sites in eastern Japan dating to the end of the Jomon period
primary colour; primary color; pure color; unmixed color; original color (of a painting, etc. as opposed to a reproduction)
to dump (e.g. onto the floor); to empty by overturning; to throw out (contents); to tell everything; to reveal everything; to open one's heart
lightly; easily; carelessly
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
slim; slender; slight; delicate
robust; brawny; muscular; strong; sturdy
what the hell; oh, great!; son of a gun; holy mackerel; oh no!; holy cow!
to crowd out; to push out; to start together; to set out en masse; to highlight; to draw attention to
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
seiza; kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles
about when; about what time; how soon
story; tale; talk; discussion
late at night; at a late hour
feeling guilty; having a guilty conscience; having qualms about
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to hide; to conceal; to lower volume (of a sound or one's voice) so as not to be heard; to become quiet and inconspicuous