recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
(having a) haircut; hair-cutting; hair-dressing
person; someone; human beings; mankind; human (Homo sapiens); (other) people; others
don't you think?; indicates question
sunburn; suntan; tan; becoming discolored from the sun (e.g. paper); yellowing
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
diet; losing weight by any method (e.g. exercise)
to be rejuvenated; to feel young again
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
exploitation; overuse; abuse
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
insect; bug; worm; roundworm; one's emotions; one's feelings; nervousness
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
choices; alternatives; options
to increase; to add to; to augment
firmly; absolutely; flatly; by far; far and away; by a long shot
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
myself; yourself; I; me; you
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
family; members of a family
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
tanka; 31-mora Japanese poem
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
tiny amount of money; a penny; one letter; one character; one mon (unit of currency)
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to decipher; to count