I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
future (usually near); prospects
humanity; empathy; kindness; human nature; common sense; customs and manners
deep emotion; strong feelings
beginning of the year; the oldest person
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
sun and moon; time; days and months; Sunday and Monday
flow (of a fluid or gas); stream; flow (of people, things); passage (of time); course (of events); (step-by-step) procedure; group of people who remain together after the end of an event
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
admiration; wonder; astonishment
setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration; discouragement
as one expects; as one wants; to one's satisfaction; as one sees fit
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
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
spiced sake (served at New Year's)
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages
soup containing rice cakes and vegetables (New Year's dish)
small dining table (usu. for a single person); serving tray (with legs); meal; food; counter for bowlfuls of rice; counter for pairs of chopsticks
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
future; prospects; outlook; journey ahead; distance yet to cover
more than enough; more than ample; exhaustive
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
with spirit; courageously; resolutely
to cheer up; to be encouraged (by); to be in high spirits
foolish; nonsensical; absurd; ridiculous; trifling
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
lamentation; deploring; admiration; praise
quick on the uptake; quick to catch on; perceptive; intuitive
single; simple; singles (tennis, badminton, etc.); win bet (bet which predicts the winner of a race)
stirring; rousing oneself
child; small person; dwarf; midget; narrow-minded person; mean person
ordinary; common; commonplace; mediocre; unremarkable; undistinguished
irrespective (e.g. of age); without discrimination; without distinction
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed
just; justifiable; right; due; proper; equitable