upper half of the body; upper body
fixing (in place); being fixed (in place); fixing (e.g. salary, capital); keeping the same; fixation (histology); user name (on an online forum like 2ch where the majority of users post anonymously)
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
to be unreasonable; to whine; to act like a baby
as usual; as always; as ever; as before; still
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
side (of the torso); flank; illegitimate child; child born by someone other than one's wife
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
lightly (floating, drifting, etc.); buoyantly; soft; fluffy; unsteadily; flightily
feeling of loneliness; feeling of desolation
to mix; to stir; to blend
cool; chilly; feeling nice and cold
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
to become independent; to leave one's hands; to leave one's possession
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
outsider; someone outside of a group
care-taking; house-sitting; house-watching; caretaker; house-sitter
complete change; reform; restoration; remodeling; remodelling; renewal
longish; moderately long; somewhat long; fairly long
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
open seam; seam that has come apart; tear
swindler; fraudster; trickster; con man
duck; easy mark; sucker; sitting duck
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
ambition; aspiration; desire to improve oneself
self-assessment; self-evaluation; self-rating; self-esteem
to suffice; to serve the purpose; to be satisfied
stoic; stoical; self-disciplined; abstemious; Stoic (philosopher)
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
to get accustomed to using
loose (of clothing); loose-fitting; plenty (of pouring a liquid); sloshing about (e.g. of water in one's stomach)
long (i.e. full-length) pants (as opposed to shorts)
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination