what's the matter?; what's wrong?
wonderful; marvelous; strange; strangely enough; oddly enough; for some reason
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
beyond that point; after that
amorous feelings; feeling of being in love
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
with the exception of; excepting; excluding
dorayaki; dessert sandwich of two small sweet pancakes and red bean paste
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
getting (something); obtaining; scoring (goal, point, etc.)
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
to understand (each other); to comprehend
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
book of pictures (paintings, drawings, etc.); collection of pictures
to be satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); to be happy
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with
to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
to live; to get along; to spend (time)
when; how soon; how long until
alone; by oneself; on one's own
only; just; since; after; remaining (in a particular state)
happy; auspicious; propitious; naive
revival (e.g. musical); come-back; restoration; rebirth; resurrection
southern part; the south (of a region)
atmosphere; air; magnanimity; generosity
instability; insecurity; crankiness
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
mature age; advanced age; maturity; age when one is old enough to know better
to unite; to join; to do together; to confuse with