to be vague; to speak ambiguously; to be evasive; to not commit oneself
divorce; dissolution of adoption
child one is expecting; child in one's womb
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
to worry (about); to fret (over); to be anxious
utilization rate; usage rate; occupancy rate
estrangement; alienation; neglecting to stay in contact
being startled; getting a shock
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
to cuddle; to comfort; to rock; to soothe; to dandle; to humor
to contact; to get in touch with; to check in (with)
nori; laver; edible seaweed, usu. Porphyra yezoensis or P. tenera, usu. dried and pressed into sheets
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance
small token (of gratitude); my (humble) feelings
dashing around on a horse; running around; exerting oneself (for another)
breastfeeding; nursing; suckling
old couple; elderly couple
common occurrence; everyday occurrence; not an uncommon case; normal thing; everyday affair
to be thoroughly attracted by; to be completely fascinated by
and so; therefore; for that reason
pride; boast; credit (to)
to have a secret affair; to meet secretly (for two persons); to flirt with one another
origin; beginning; source; rise
crops; agricultural produce
at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
to affect; to impact; to influence
measure; step; dealing with; medical treatment
way of holding (a writing brush, chopsticks, etc.); manner of holding; holder; person who holds
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
exclamation of surprised disappointment, disgust, or worry (yuck, ick, ack, eeew, crap!, blech, gross)
tackle (e.g. rugby); fishing tackle
this year; this fiscal year; this school year
pain; anguish; suffering; duhkha (suffering)
flaring up; bursting into flames
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby