for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
assignment (of a person to somewhere); attachment (of a person to another unit, organization, etc.)
police box; koban; alternation; alternating (current, stress, etc.)
to end; to come to an end; to finish; to complete; to finish doing; to be past its (one's) prime
to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
homework; assignment; pending issue; unresolved problem; open question
while; during; while; although; all; both
apartment building; apartment block; apartment house; apartment
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
to become; to get; to result in; to turn out; to consist of; to be composed of; to be completed
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
not less than ...; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; the above; the above-mentioned
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade
Formosan sweetgum (Liquidambar formosana)
name; given name; first name
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
look!; see!; here!; there!; hey!
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
place; location; room; space; sumo tournament
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of a visitor's arrival); informing (someone) of a visitor's arrival
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
various; a variety of; variously; in various ways; various things; this and that
to head towards; to be inclined to go towards; to head for a place naturally
by myself; in person; by oneself
to know; to be aware (of); to sense; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; lower radical of a kanji; means of transportation
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to get lost; to become lost; to go astray
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
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
to be seen; to be visible; to look; to seem; to come
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to; to do with pleasure
to feel; to sense; to be moved (by); to be touched (by); to become infected with (an illness); to catch