to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
especially; particularly; unusually; (arch.) additionally
one day; all day (long); throughout the day; first day of the month
almost every day; almost daily
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
May; fifth month of the lunar calendar
festival; feast; harassment by an Internet pitchfork mob; online shaming; galore (as in "goals galore"); frenzy
as if Christmas and one's birthday had come at the same time; as if Lady Luck had just visited twice; (lit.) as if the Bon Festival and New Year had come at the same time; as if the two busiest days of the year had come at the same time
the Bon Festival and New Year; two great things (happening at the same time)
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
to win; to gain; to earn; to spread (one's name, etc.)
how long; how much; to what extent
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
how; in what way; how about; questionable
to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
to say something additional; to add (to what was said before)
order (from one's superior); command; what you say; (someone's) words
most of all; extremely; supremely
official duties; office; function
five colors (usu. red, blue, yellow, white and black); five colours; many kinds; varied; melon; gourd
to get used to; to become accustomed to; to be at home (on the stage)
a lot more; much more; and then some; and plenty more than that
this or that person; anybody; many people
to allow (someone or something) to come near; to let get close
with a friendly grin; smilingly
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship