to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
bashing; fierce criticism; busing (catering); bussing; removing dirty plates, cutlery, etc. from a table in a restaurant
indicate reason; infers some protest
may I ask (for); might I ask (that)
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
private affairs; personal matter
subscriber; reader; admirer
red string of fate; in Chinese-Japanese folklore, fated lovers were said to be joined by an unseen red string, tied around one little finger of each
just as one thought; as usual; sure enough
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
household head; master; host (e.g. of a tea gathering); husband
Avalokiteshvara (Bodhisattva); Avalokitesvara; Kannon; Kwannon; Guanyin; Buddhist deity of compassion
repeatedly; several times; many times
to finish; to end; to merely result in something less severe than expected; to feel at ease; to feel unease or guilt for troubling someone; to be sorry
anything and everything; just about everything
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
to feel like; to feel inclined to do
what time; (lit.) which hour
what kind of; what sort of; what; how; in what way
car; automobile; vehicle; wheel
drinking (sometimes esp. alcohol); drink; drinking party
drinking party; get-together
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
the matter you have been talking about
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet