either way; in any case; one way or another
time; season; period; phase; stage
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
ecstatically; spellbound; with rapt attention; abstractedly; absentmindedly; absorbedly
to close one's eyes; to lower one's eyelids; to shut one's eyes; to die; to breathe one's last
to put one's strength into
one day; all day (long); throughout the day; first day of the month
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
surely; certainly; no doubt; indeed
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
to count on one's fingers; to count down the days (in anticipation); to look forward to
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
bridal costume; wedding dress
we; us; I; me; my store (business, etc.)
maid; helper; help; assistance
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
certainly; surely; definitely
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
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
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
help; assistance; service
to say; to be called; to do
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
leaving everything up to someone else
older sister; elder sister
that's the way it is; such is life