to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
to burn; to kindle; to heat (a bath); to light (a stove); to use (a camera flash)
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
shouts used when viewing fireworks (from names of Edo-period fireworks vendors)
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
German chamomile (Matricaria recutita); German camomile
I wish I had ...; I should have ...; it would have been better if I had ...
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
(phenomenon of) precession of the equinoxes
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
price; cost; charge; payment; bill; fee
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
ghost; apparition; goblin; monster; something unusually large
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
food; foodstuff; eating; appetite; meal; portion
to heal; to cure; to satisfy (e.g. hunger, thirst); to alleviate (e.g. sorrow, fatigue)
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
(doing) as one pleases; to one's heart's content; letting (something) go unchecked; leaving uncontrolled; leaving (something) to take its own course
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
to feel irritated; to feel offended; to feel angry; to feel sick; to feel nauseous
story; tale; talk; discussion
since long ago; already; for quite a while; for some time now
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
charge; cost; generation; age; era; a representative of; on behalf of