nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
Japan Self-Defense Forces; JSDF; self-defence force; self-defense force
secret military agency; secret service
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
is something wrong?; what's wrong?; what's the matter?; slightest; mere; trivial
running away; escaping on foot
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
just safe (e.g. just avoiding being late, failing an exam, etc.); only just OK; barely acceptable
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides
avocado (Persea americana)
natto (fermented soybeans)
porcelain bowl; donburi; bowl of meat, fish, etc. served over rice
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
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
matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
(one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister; girl
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
slope; incline; hill; milestone; (age) mark
below; down; bottom; beneath; underneath; just after; right after
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
city; Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly
how many people; a number of people
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed