it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
to look at from a biased viewpoint; to look at with a prejudiced eye
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
loudly (wailing, making a noise, etc.)
wow!; oh!; yeah!; alright!; waah!; boohoo!
general; universal; ordinary; average; (arch.) the same; (arch.) no different
to enter; to trespass; to interfere; to meddle; to pry into
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
pupil; student; schoolchild
to instigate; to tempt; to entice; to incite
and then; and so; and; so then
with the exception of; excepting; excluding
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
warming (limbering) up; warming-up exercises
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
forming a circle; circular formation (orig. in battle); huddle; ring
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
my goodness!; oh my!; oh dear!
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
heh-heh; hee-hee; ha ha; (arch.) female genitals; (arch.) vagina; (arch.) vulva
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
to be seen; to be in sight; to look; to seem; to come
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
magic; Magic Marker; felt-tip pen; magic number
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
agonizing cries; pandemonium; two of Buddhism's hells
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
big moment (e.g. performance, in the spotlight); gala occasion; (on the) world stage
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
by means of; due to; because of; according to
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
(shout of) encouragement; cheering; rooting; support
beating time with one's hands; clapping to the beat; making a careless move (in go, shogi, etc.); responding to an opponent's move without proper thought