and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
hum (of a TV, radio, etc.)
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
beginning; outset; first; onset
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
youngster; boy; young Buddhist monk; young bonze; young shop-boy; errand boy
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
to talk; to chat; to chatter
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
to spoil; to ruin; to destroy; to make a mess of
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
to step on; to tread on; to set foot on (e.g. foreign soil); to stand on; to experience; to undergo; to follow (rules, principles, etc.)
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
March; third month of the lunar calendar
third day of the month; three days
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
superstition; superstitious belief
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
to leave word with (a person); to state in one's will; to leave (something) unsaid; to forget to mention
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts