as (for); for; in the capacity of
that; the matter in question
to exert oneself; to make efforts
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
the way back; the way home; return trip
to go out and away; to leave
one day; (on) a certain day
to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished
ditch; drain; groove; tread; gap (between people, countries, etc.); gulf
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
notice; notification; permission; consent; rejection; refusal
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
to come together; to join; to get married; to become a married couple
each (person); individually; one by one; one at a time; in turn
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
O-Bon; Obon; Bon Festival; tray
New Year (esp. first three days); first month of the year; January
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
at first; in the beginning; originally
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
in comparison to; rather than
katsudon; pork cutlet served on top of a bowl of rice
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
letter; missive; note; mail
to devise; to arrange; to plan; to plot
twenty-fifth day of the month; twenty-five days
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
goodbye; so long; saying goodbye to (e.g. life as a bachelor); putting an end to; farewell (performance, party, etc.); final
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
to call for somebody; to come for someone; to pick someone up