the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
down-train; train heading toward the ending point of its route; down-slope; downward going; downbound (esp. away from Tokyo); downstream
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
half; semi-; half-past; odd number; (arch.) unit of land area (595.8 m^2)
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
to gather; to collect; to assemble
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
to go to; to proceed to; to leave for
one day; all day (long); throughout the day; first day of the month
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
grey-brown; gray-brown; dun
side ponytail (hairstyle)
to rock; to shake; to swing
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
in comparison to; rather than
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to intend; to be sure that
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
third day of the month; three days
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
a considerable number; a fair number
traveller; traveler; wayfarer; tourist