but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
to make sound (of an animal); to call; to cry; to make a meld call (e.g. pung, kong)
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
office worker; company employee; company man; salaryman (stereotypical Japanese office worker)
common; ordinary; conventional; customary
episode; anecdote; vignette
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
activity (of a person, organization, animal, volcano, etc.); action; movie (esp. during the silent movie period)
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
carrying (on one's person or in the hand); mobile phone; cell phone
to be popular (esp. with the opposite sex); to be well liked; to be pampered (spoiled, doted upon, etc.); to be welcomed
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
someone (unspecified, but someone in particular); a certain person
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
toilet; restroom; bathroom; lavatory
present; gift; to give a present or gift
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
future (usually near); prospects
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
to weather (a storm, rough seas); to ride across; to get through (adversity); to weather; to load completely (e.g. books on a shelf, people or luggage in a car)
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
chair; stool; post; office; position
shameful; disgraceful; indecent; unseemly; unbecoming; improper
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
in one's own way or style