I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
any more; any further; any better; any longer
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
decision; determination; resolution
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
institution; establishment; facility; home (for elderly, orphans, etc.)
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
by myself; in person; by oneself
to come to an end; to lower the curtain
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7); reminiscent of the Shōwa era; Shōwa- nostalgic; old-fashioned
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
late summer heat; lingering summer heat
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately
chameleon plant (Houttuynia cordata)
aojiru; vegetable juice drink made from green leafy vegetables
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
curse; divine punishment; wrath (of an angry spirit)
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
from morning to evening; all day long
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
field (for fruits, vegetables, etc.); cultivated land; field (of specialization); sphere; womb; birth