beginning; outset; first; onset
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
to cover fully; to wrap around
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
splendid; nice; sufficient; satisfactory; not needing (any more of something); (already) having enough
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
reason; grounds; pretext; excuse; motive
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
parent; parents; dealer; banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
to stand up straight; to stick up (e.g. of hair); to stand up abruptly; to jump to one's feet; to stand (doing nothing); to stand around
Shibuya, a special ward in Tokyo
gathering spot; haunt; rendezvous; meeting place; hang-out
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
juvenile delinquents roaming about the city in groups
to go to and from (a place); to go back and forth between; to go to (school, work, etc.); to attend; to circulate (e.g. blood, electricity); to be communicated (e.g. thought)
noninterference; leaving something to take its own course; giving someone a free hand with something
live (broadcasting, music, etc.); live performance; live concert; resonant (room, etc.); reverberating
another time; some other time
absolutely; definitely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
it is I who should say so
to receive; to take; to get someone to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
pleasant (of a sensation); comfortable; cheerful; happy; smooth (of function); working well
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
in that way; like that; that way
dream for the future; hopes for the future
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
advancing to the next stage of education; going on to (high school, college, etc.)
system; organization; organisation; imperial command; laws; regulation
farewell; adieu; goodbye; so long
having no choice but to ...; all one can do is ...; there's nothing to do except ...; having nothing but ...; there is only ...; having only ...
clearing a mission; mission cleared
at once; immediately; right away; directly (face, lead to, etc.); automatically (mean, result in, etc.)
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
hiding; concealing; being hidden; pocket
item; must-have; must-have item; (inventory) item; pick-up