it seems so; that's what it looks like
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
to come to meet (someone); to come to pick up
well, ...; right, ...; so; then; that way (would mean ...); if that is the case
bye-bye; goodbye; saying goodbye; parting
senior (at school, work, etc.); superior; elder; older person; predecessor
no; you're welcome; not at all; don't mention it
don't worry about it; forget about it
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
bent back; prone posture; weak-kneed; timidity; lack of nerve
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
to differ (from); to be different; to be wrong; to be incorrect; to become abnormal; to go wrong
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
to become better; to improve
cram school; private tutoring school; juku
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
art; craft; accomplishment; artistic skill; technique; performance
probably; likely; perhaps; a lot of; much; many
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
nashi (esp. Pyrus pyrifolia); Japanese pear; Asian pear
to peel; to skin; to pare; to bare (teeth, fangs); to open wide (eyes)
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
various; a variety of; all sorts of; many (different)
book; volume; this; present; main; head; real
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
chime; bell (e.g. doorbell)