to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly
as a child; when one was a child; childhood
finger flick to the forehead
mean; contemptible; despicable; dirty; foul; cowardly
to starve; to be famished; to be hungry; to be starved of (e.g. love); to be thirsty for (e.g. knowledge); to be hungry for
after a long time; for the first time in a while
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
being startled; getting a shock
to feel like it; to get to think that way; to become so minded
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
tension; mental strain; nervousness
charming; fascinating; attractive
to get angry; to get mad; to tell someone off; to scold; to be angular; to be square
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
lunch; midday meal; food served at a tea party (tea ceremony)
in the morning; during the morning
regular; normal; formal; legal; established; legitimate
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
to speak; to hear a voice
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
civilian clothes; plain clothes; mufti; plainclothes police officer
to look (sound, behave) grown-up; to be adult-like; to mature
to put on clothes; to wear clothes; to be the personification of
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
make-up; makeup; cosmetics
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
older sister; elder sister
miraculous medicine; miracle drug; wonder drug
to attempt; to test; to try out
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
secret medicine; secret remedy; nostrum; wonder drug; excellent remedy