and yet; though; when; in spite of
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
out of character; unlike one
letter (of alphabet); character; writing
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
freebie (e.g. with a purchase); something additional; price reduction; discount; exaggeration
father's side of family; paternal (grandfather, uncle, etc.)
mother's side of family; maternal (grandfather, uncle, etc.)
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
to come and stay; to drop in; to visit
fishing; angling; change (for a purchase); clickbaiting; trolling; writing deliberately inflammatory posts online
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
southern country; southern provinces; southern lands
kiwi (Apteryx spp.); kiwi fruit (Actinidia deliciosa)
to hide; to be hidden; to conceal oneself; to disappear
famous product; widely known (local) specialty
hot spring; onsen; hot spring resort; hot spring spa
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
whole; entirety; whatever (is the matter)
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
strongly; violently; quickly; suddenly
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
processing; dealing with; treatment; disposition; disposal
company; friendship; association; society; acquaintance
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
such; like that; that sort of; very
indicate reason; infers some protest
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not