coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
restlessly; aimlessly; to loiter; to drift; to be restless; to fuss
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
meaning; significance; sense
notebook; memo pad; certificate; identification card
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
bargaining point; terms of exchange; conditions for meeting a demand
red; crimson; red-containing colour (e.g. brown, pink, orange); Red (i.e. communist); red light (traffic); red ink (i.e. in finance or proof-reading); (in) the red
slope; incline; hill; milestone; (age) mark
ryotei; traditional Japanese restaurant (esp. a luxurious one)
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
to leave (something) undone; to neglect (a duty, task, etc.); to break (a promise, appointment, etc.); to stand (someone) up
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
cruiser (i.e. warship or cabin cruiser)
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
after a long time; for the first time in a while
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
medical science; medical department
entering a higher-level school, esp. going on to university
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
such; this sort of; like this
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
Sanuki udon; thick udon from Kagawa prefecture
story; tale; talk; discussion
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
in comparison to; rather than
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept