to pass (of time); to elapse
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
disappearance; running away; going missing; absconding
interesting; fascinating; intriguing; amusing; funny; comical
article; news story; report; account
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
going; travelling; act; action; bank; counter for banks; counter for groups or parties of people
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
pain; anguish; suffering; duhkha (suffering)
hospitalization; hospitalisation
to count on; to expect; to put confidence in; to trust in; to depend on
on-stage performance by musicians in a kabuki play; shamisen accompaniment when a performer (esp. a rakugo story teller) appears on stage
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
to dress oneself up; to deck oneself out
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
wisdom; jnana (higher knowledge)
marriage ceremony; wedding
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
now that; since; so long as; because
peace; security; tranquility; tranquillity
taking care of one's health; recuperation; covering (with a protective material); coating; curing (concrete)
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
to make a self-satisfied face; to look smug
news; tidings; information; correspondence; letter