what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
Star Festival (held in July or August); Tanabata; Festival of the Weaver
called; known as; that; to say
tanzaku; long, narrow strip of paper used for writing poetry, wishes, decorations, etc.; thin rectangle
to be still half asleep; to be half awake; to be not yet quite awake
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
you; before (a god, nobleman, etc.); in front of
what kind of; what sort of; what
kindergarten (in Japan, non-compulsory education from age 3 until primary school); preschool
I; me; you; (arch.) manservant
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many
(in spite of) being old enough to know better
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
overthrow; defeat; bringing down; knockdown
decision; determination; resolution
to raise; to elevate; to move something (to a higher place); to put onto (e.g. a shelf); to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to raise (a wage); to show someone (into a room)
to grow taller (of people)
like; as; so that; in order that; be sure to; I hope (that)
none of your business!; don't bother me!; keep out of it!
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
small child; pipsqueak; short person; midget; small animal; runt
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
growth period; growing season
bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
to pass (e.g. car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to get ahead of
that; that thing; that person; then; that time; that place (over there); down there (i.e. one's genitals)
air conditioner; air conditioning; aircon
to sell off; to sell completely
car; automobile; vehicle; wheel; castor; caster
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
balcony; veranda; verandah; porch
wanting (to have); desiring; wishing for; I want (you, them, etc.) to (do)
(some) more; even more; longer; further
dream; dream; hope; unrealistic aspiration; daydream; delusion
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
exceptionally close friend
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")