perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
cartoon; comic; comic strip; manga
valley; ravine; gorge; canyon
to stand (up); to rise; to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on); to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to leave (to do something)
national (e.g. hero, pastime, consensus); relevant to all citizens; popular on a national level
author; writer; novelist; artist
birth (of a person); nativity; creation; formation; one's first birthday
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
by all means; no matter what; at any rate
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; intention; mind; mood
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
hand; arm; handwriting; penmanship; paw!; shake!
to sing; to sing of (love, beauty, etc.) in a poem; to express in the form of a poem; to recite (a poem)
address (of a home, business, etc.); residence; domicile
Arakawa City; Arakawa Ward
tea drinking; teahouse; tearoom; coffee lounge
to be in the news; to be talked about; to become a popular topic of conversation; to become the talk of the town; to become topical
offender; criminal; culprit
novel; story; (work of) fiction
sign; indication; omen; symptom
Kantō (region comprising Tokyo and surrounding prefectures); Kantō (eastern half of Japan; during the feudal era)
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
work (e.g. of art); piece; harvest; crop; technique
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
hey there; I say; see here
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
day after day; day by day
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
to put in order; to tidy up; to settle (a matter); to solve; to finish; to get through
to lift (a person) in one's arms; to help (a person) sit up
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
to sell; to betray; to sell out (one's friend, country, etc.); to make (oneself) known; to establish (a reputation) for oneself; to pick (a fight, quarrel, etc.)