as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
distinction (e.g. between right and wrong, public and private, etc.)
exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
to stick up (hair, etc.); to stand up straight; to stand up abruptly; to jump to one's feet; to stand in one place, doing nothing in particular; to stand around
grilling on a skewer; spit-roasting
toilet; restroom; lavatory; bathroom
oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
supermarket; subtitles; telop; superheterodyne; super
group with a common interest (e.g. students); club (e.g. company sports club); circle; circle (shape)
name; given name; first name
phoenix (esp. fenghuang, the Chinese phoenix)
society for the study of manga; manga club
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
arrowhead; target of a flying arrow; brunt (of an attack); the very moment (when); the point (of doing)
heave-ho; oops; yes; yeah
bachelorhood; single; unmarried; celibate
surely; certainly; without doubt
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
carelessly (throwing, tossing, etc.); nonchalantly; casually
cartoonist; comic book artist; manga artist; manga author; mangaka
sense; sensation; feeling; intuition
authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers
in drops; dripping; gently (sloping); sluggishly; endlessly; leisurely
another meeting; meeting again; reunion
destined; predestined; fated; fateful
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)