sentimental; emotional; maudlin; mawkish
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
to set one's hand to; to start work on; to embezzle; to use (money obtained in illegal fashion); to have sexual relations; to have an affair
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
wonderful; splendid; magnificent; exceeding; incredible; remarkable
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
consequence; outcome; result; blame; fault
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen
training; education; stocking up; laying in; preparation (e.g. ingredients); girl studying to become a geisha
genuine article; real thing; real deal
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
sushi; range of dishes made with vinegared rice combined with fish, vegetables, egg, etc.
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
to know; to be aware (of); to sense; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
on the way home from school
at that time; in those days
student (esp. a university student)
helper; assistant; help; assistance
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
senior high school; high school
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.); quitting
licensed chef; qualified cook