ordinary; common; free of charge; unaffected; as is; only
venting one's anger (on someone or something); taking out one's anger on
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
just because; even if; even though
single word; a few words; brief comment
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
to make a slip of the tongue; to let something slip
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
to be seen; to be in sight; to look; to seem; to come
and yet; though; when; in spite of
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
to look forward to something
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
to train; to teach; to acquire (information); to learn; to stock; to stock up on
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
soft (and fluffy) (e.g. bed, bread, baked potato); (arch.) absent-mindedly
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
to gain knowledge; to be illuminated; enlightening; informative; illuminating
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
number one; first; best; most; game; round
(way of) life; living; livelihood; life circumstances
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter