elder sister; effeminate man
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
first meeting; first interview with
many; numerous; large amount of; large quantity of; frequent; common
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to disguise oneself as; to change radically; to metamorphose; to improve unexpectedly and dramatically (esp. of an actor, artist, rikishi, etc.)
growth period (in children)
neglecting; leaving alone
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
tending a store; salesperson; sales clerk; shop assistant
poem; poetry; verse; Chinese poem
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
great difference; major mistake
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
consideration; thoughtfulness; sympathy; compassion; feeling; kindness
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
frightening; scary; (arch.) extreme; (arch.) exaggerated; (arch.) huge
close; intimate; on good terms
coming and going; keeping in touch; visiting each other; street traffic; highway
something like that; sort of like that; similar to that; in that vein
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
very hungry; starving; ravenous
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
insertion; letter drop; things sent to a prisoner; supply of provisions, refreshments, etc. to someone carrying out a task
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
best; extra-fine; superfine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; by far
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
miko; shrine maiden; young girl or woman (trad. an unmarried virgin) who assists priests at shrines; medium; sorceress; shamaness
circular notice (esp. distributed to households within a neighbourhood association)
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which