to torment; to torture; to harass
these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately
inheritance; something given or received
journal; magazine; periodical
perhaps; possibly; maybe; by some chance
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
that day; the very same day
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
heat; hot air; enthusiasm; excitement; fever
spectators; onlookers; members of the audience
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
one's every action; every single move; slight effort; least trouble; small amount of work
ladies' (fashion, etc.); female bōsōzoku gang
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
welcome!; nice to see you!
light and easy; lambent; clever; witty; smart
talk; recital; narration; topic
water pistol; squirt gun; water gun
balloon (esp. small, toy variety); airship; blimp
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
flour; meal; powder; dust
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
to sink (into); to cave in; to get stuck in
to make an appearance; to show up
diffidence; losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; being daunted
to feel relieved; to feel satisfied
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
to rub; to scrub; to scrape
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. on someone else's head); to plate something (with a metal); to pour or dash a liquid (on something); to charge (a person with a guilt)
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
to jump up; to start up; to leap to one's feet; to fly away; to take off
to give oneself to (esp. of a woman to a man); to surrender oneself to
learning by watching others; learning by imitation
to do physical exercise; to be physically active; (lit.) to move one's body