used; second-hand; old; Middle Ages (in Japan esp. Heian period)
to buy a replacement; to replace (with a new purchase)
3000; three thousand; many
yen (currency of Japan); circle
screen (of a TV, computer, etc.); image (on a screen); picture; surface of a painting (picture, drawing, etc.)
to occur repeatedly; to repeat; to be repeated; to be frequent
state of emergency; emergency; crisis
placement; fixed position; mapping out; location
along with; in line with; following; due to; as a result of; in accordance with
rapid increase; sharp rise; proliferation; surge; explosion
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
counter; window; teller window; contact person; point of contact
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
to vomit; to throw up; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
contents (of a container, stomach, etc.); things inside
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
to go out and away; to leave
to get goosebumps; to be deeply moved (so that one gets goosebumps); to get chills; to feel shivers
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
that's got nothing to do with me; that's none of my business; that doesn't involve me
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
first floor; ground floor; one floor; one storey; one rank
to run down (stairs, etc.)
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
to have a talk; to tell a story
master; expert; mansion; large house; rich family; distinguished family
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
make-up; makeup; cosmetics; decoration; dressing; veneer
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
suited figure; person in a suit
tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
moving in (to a house, apartment, etc.); taking up residence
applicant; candidate; person interested in doing something; person wanting to do something; interested party; volunteer
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
one eye; one of one's eyes; being blind in one eye; person who is blind in one eye
to close (one's eyes); to shut