to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
dripping; trickling; drop by drop; in drops
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
blood relationship; blood relative
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
fifth day of the month; five days
Children's Day (national holiday; May 5)
morning; breakfast; (arch.) next morning
notebook; copy-book; note; noting down; (musical) note; laptop (computer)
sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment
to turn reddish-brown; to turn rufous; to become discolored; to become discoloured
tatami mat (esp. as a measure of room size, either 1.82 sqm or 1.54 sqm)
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
to exchange; to swap; to barter; to replace; to substitute
bright green; chartreuse green
thick (paper, cloth, etc.); heavy
bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
(Buddhist) lecture meeting; religious association; mutual assistance association (i.e. for financial assistance)
time; hour; period; class
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
consequence; outcome; result; blame
though; notwithstanding; although
lonely; lonesome; solitary; desolate
suffix for familiar person
inside one's heart; in one's mind
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal