but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
to rub in; to smear on; to spread on; to lay the blame on
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
to become thin; to lose weight; to reduce (one's) weight; to be barren; to be infertile; to be sterile
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
losing weight; slimming; lean person
witty and knowing; not to be underestimated; smooth operator
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
estimate; guess; direction; bearings; registration mark (printing); approximately
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
Japanese linden (Tilia japonica)
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit-in (in protest)
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying
real estate tax; fixed assets tax; property tax; rates
collection (of fees, taxes, etc.); levy
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
sick person; patient; invalid
to become hungry; to get an empty stomach
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
supper; night meal; late-night snack; "fourth meal"; midnight snack
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
the first time in the year that one wears an awase kimono
fleshy; plump; chubby; to apply thickly; to slap on; to coat with something thick
living room (Japanese-style)
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still