even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
to detain; to check; to restrain
single word; a few words; brief comment
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse
to do over again; to redo; to start over; to remake; to resume; to recommence
don't worry about it; never mind; that's OK
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamor (for or against); to clamour (for or against)
Eh?; What?; Come on!; Damn!
since when; from when; how long
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
talking about one's love interests; girls' talk; gossiping
(one's) favourite food; (one's) favorite food
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
to assemble (in a hall); to meet together (in a room)
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
notice; attention; observation
rock cavy (Kerodon rupestris); mocó; moco
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
to relax; to make oneself comfortable
mental preparedness; being braced for; being steeled for
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
else; in addition; on top of that; furthermore; further; besides
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
personnel; members; lineup (of a team); announcement of next day's match-ups
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
left-hand radical of a character
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly