I got it; I see; I now know; So that's the reason
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
after a long time; for the first time in a while
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
Emishi; historical term for non-Yamato peoples in northern Japan; Yezo (northern part of Meiji-era Japan, esp. Hokkaido, but also Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands)
making one's debut; making one's first appearance; (just) showing one's face; showing up; introductory kabuki performance (to introduce the actors); December kabuki performance at Kyoto's Minamiza Theater in which all famous actors perform
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
myself; yourself; I; me; you
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
shopkeeper; storekeeper; proprietor of a shop
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
to pile up; to heap up; to stir up; to enliven; to bring to a climax
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
counter; window; teller window; contact person; point of contact
use; utilization; utilisation; application
to attract notice; to catch the eye; to stand out
yo!; hello there!; wow!; oh!; yah! (yell)
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
pointing out; identification
the other day; a few days ago
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
cooperation; collaboration
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
refined; graceful; modest; cultivated; elegant; reserved
even so (expressing frustration, etc.); still
stand-offish; distant; not frank; watery (alcohol, coffee, etc.)
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
weak; feeble; delicate; frail; helpless
to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to feel pain
presbyopia; age-related longsightedness; farsightedness
thickheaded; obtuse; slow; sluggish; indulgent (esp. to the opposite sex); doting
to pity; to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to tend to (e.g. an injury); to care for; to nurse
(one's) older brother; young man; sonny; lad
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
to take (a photo); to record (video, audio, etc.); to make (a film)