suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
to lose heart; to be discouraged; to be exhausted; to be tired out
to encourage (someone); to cheer (someone) up; to give someone a charge; to empower
as usual; as is one's habit
heading; headline; index; headword
allied forces; the Allies (e.g. in WWII)
babies born on October 10, supposedly conceived on New Year's Day; normal gestation time (i.e. 9 months)
provincial capital (under the ritsuryo system); provincial office; public place of imperial rule
detention; confinement; arrest
the other day; a few days ago
interview (i.e. television, newspaper, etc.)
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
clear writing; specification
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
by itself; automatically; naturally
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
news; tidings; information; correspondence; letter
tenth day of the month; ten days
eighth day of the month; eight days
at the same time; at a time; at one time; simultaneously
to begin talking; to open up
de-facto embassy; liaison office
(not) so much; (not) that much
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
(oral) message; declaration; hearsay; rumour; rumor
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
a little bit; a little while
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
a step; short distance; short time
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
contrast; antithesis; comparison
to go; to move (in a direction or towards a specific location); to proceed; to take place; to pass through; to come and go; to walk