to drive in (e.g. nail, stake); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to input (data)
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
early closing; finishing (work) early
after that; afterwards; thereafter
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
(way of) life; living; livelihood; life circumstances
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
bye-bye; good-bye; see you; saying goodbye; parting
onigiri; rice ball (often triangular, sometimes with a filling and wrapped in nori)
(husked grains of) rice; staple (product, etc.); necessity
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
all; entire; whole; altogether
even if; even though; however; no matter how
seeing one off; farewell; escort
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to be dispirited; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to lose heart
loss; feeling of loss; Los Angeles
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
singing voice; (sound of) singing
chairman; moderator; toastmaster; master of ceremonies; chairperson; host (of a TV show, etc.)