as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
quite; entirely; completely; as if; as though; just like
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
Miyazaki (city, prefecture)
(somebody else's) parents; both parents
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
to settle down; to get a steady job; to marry and raise a family; to attire oneself; to outfit oneself
had better ...; had better not ...
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
formal marriage interview
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
anticipated questions and answers (e.g. for a press conference, interview or oral exam)
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
to glare; to dazzle; to glitter
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
calm; composed; cool; quiet
foreign; imported; outpatient; outpatient care; outpatient clinic
doctor's rounds (in hospital)
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
in the same manner as before; the same as always
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
even if; (it doesn't matter) whether (A or B or ...); whatever; should
black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty
mouse; rat; dark gray; dark grey; slate (color, colour)
to take; to catch; to capture
I see; that's right; indeed
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
originally; by nature; from the start
direct descent; direct line
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person