to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
type of occupation; occupational category
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
to come out; to appear; to turn up; to emerge
traveling expenses; travelling expenses; carfare
ball (for sport, games, etc.); kemari; type of football played by courtiers in ancient Japan
returning home; visiting one's parents; new bride's first visit to parents
udon with deep-fried tofu
to starve; to be famished; to be hungry; to be starved of (e.g. love); to be thirsty for (e.g. knowledge); to be hungry for
Kansai; region consisting of Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and surrounding prefectures; Kansai; south-western half of Japan (during the feudal era)
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
Cancer (constellation); the Crab
July; seventh month of the lunar calendar
looking like (someone); taking after (either of one's parents)
making frequent appearances; appearing often; appearing and disappearing
(one's) beloved car (or motorcycle, bicycle, etc.); (one's) wheels
curiosity; inquisitiveness
diet; losing weight by any method (e.g. exercise)
sweets (desserts, candy, etc.)
to keep (a pet or other animal); to have; to own; to raise; to rear; to feed
coexistence; living together
counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth
residing; living; dwelling
Chiba prefecture (Kanto area)
Tokyo Metropolis (prefecture); Tokyo metropolitan area
type A (blood, influenza, hepatitis, etc.)
Gemini (constellation); the Twins
ninth day of the month; nine days
June; sixth month of the lunar calendar
bowing one's head (in respect or worship); worship; respectfully yours
creator (of a work); author; writer; artist; composer; playwright
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
trouble; bother; annoyance
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
sprouting; budding; crush (esp. on an imaginary character in manga, etc.); fascination; infatuation
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
illustration; picture; sketch; drawing; figure