now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
inheritance; bequest; legacy; heritage
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
God; god; ace; king; superior person
long time; long interval; for quite some time
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
to wake (someone) up (by calling for them); to awaken; to call (to mind); to bring back (memories); to evoke
consequence; outcome; result; blame
to grow wild; to run to waste; to become rough (of art, craft, etc.); to lose refinement; to intensify (of wind, rain, etc.); to become more severe
water damage; flood disaster
unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled
to mind (negative nuance); to care about; to worry; to pay undue (amount of) attention to (something)
doing; in such a state; doing together; doing to each other; familiarizing suffix (sometimes meaning "small")
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
direction; way; point of the compass; cardinal direction; method; means
hokora; small wayside shrine
tolerance; open-mindedness; forbearance; generosity; magnanimity
teaching; instruction; teachings; precept; lesson; doctrine
to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
wish; dream; prayer; one's desire
to grant (a request); to accept; to hear (a prayer); to comply with (a demand)
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
knowing; (an) acquaintance