to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
in accordance with; following; roughly; about; Street; Avenue
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
everything; anything; nothing
like; as; so that; in order that; be sure to; I hope (that)
have a good day; take care; see you
I'm off (and will be back later); see you later; to go (and then come back)
before; prior to; ago; the past; before; previously
no change; no difference; no unusual events; no accidents; no incidents
life; living; livelihood; (one's) living
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
instant; moment; for an instant
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
sense of unity; sense of oneness
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
top-grade Chinese soup stock
ingredient; (raw) material; unprocessed timber; raw timber; subject matter; topic
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
modern; lug arm tips (on glasses); temple tips
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
to feel; to sense; to be moved (by); to be touched (by); to become infected with (an illness); to catch
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
living; lifestyle; living room
base; basis; base (e.g. military); depot; base; base bag
overall; general; as a whole
soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal