to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
ryokan; traditional inn; Japanese-style lodging, usu. professionally-run
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
with a slap; with a pop; without batting an eyelid; generously; cutesy suffix applied to names
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
two by two; by twos; as a couple
sticking to (an opinion, theory, belief, etc.); clinging to; adherence; persistence; insistence
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
to be worried; to be troubled
to finish; to end; to merely result in something less severe than expected; to feel at ease; to feel unease or guilt for troubling someone; to be sorry
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
round; tranquil; contentedly at ease
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
smoothly; easily; readily
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
but; however; provided that
name; given name; first name
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
to coax; to cajole; to wheedle; to roll up and put into (something); to bundle up
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
suicide attack; kamikaze attack
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
knowledge; awareness; consent; acceptance; forgiving; pardoning
custom; general rule; convention; usually; generally; as a rule
time; season; period; phase; stage
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
on the occasion of; at the time of