than; rather than; instead of; from; since; except
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
at; in; to; toward; to; for; because of
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to be; to exist; to have; to be located; to be equipped with; to happen; to come about
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you
at; in; at; when; by; with; so
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
rakugo; traditional Japanese comic storytelling; comic story (told by a professional storyteller)
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
now; the present time; just now; another; more
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
to enter; to come in; to join (a club, company, etc.); to enter (a university, the army, etc.); to be contained (in); to be included (in); to (be able to) fit (in a container, building, etc.)
face; visage; look; (facial) expression; honor (honour); face; influence
to do; to carry out; to cause to become; to make (into); to serve as; to act as; to wear (clothes, a facial expression, etc.)
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
favorite (to win); favourite; one's heart's desire; first choice; chocolate given to a man on Valentine's day out of genuine sentiment
how; in what way; how about
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well ...; I think ...
senior high school; high school
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
rakugo research society; rakugo research club
too; also; both A and B; A as well as B; even; as much as
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
then; well; so; well then
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
club (esp. for devotees or fanciers of some subject or activity)
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
sorry; excuse me; thank you
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
two persons; two people; pair; couple
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice