somehow; for some reason (or other)
lately; recently; nowadays
casting; cast-metal object
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
through; throughout; in the course of; all over or throughout (e.g. a place)
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
busy; hurried; confused; flurried
to call each other; to call out to one another
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
ordinary; in the past; usual; regular
still more; even more; much more; increased; greater
cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang
whole; entirety; whatever (is the matter)
running; gliding; first (harvest) of the season; beginning; start; kitchen sink
to dance (orig. a hopping dance)
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
strife; riot; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle
to be surprised; to be astonished
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
to give up all thoughts of; to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to take a momentous decision
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
outline (of); introduction (to)
party; set; gang; company; person
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
I see; that's right; indeed
ugly; unsightly; hideous; mean; repulsive; disgraceful
that is to say; so that means
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
careful; thorough; meticulous; scrupulous
measure; step; dealing with; medical treatment
really; truly; indeed; good grief
to provide; to furnish; to equip; to install