for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
small fish; small fry; (a) nobody; small fry; noob; weak player
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
lack of common sense; thoughtlessness; senselessness; irrationality; absurdity
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
life and death; life or death
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
other; another; over; more than; I; me
to serve; to work for; to attend
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
to become excited; to grow lively
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown
opinion; view; comment; scolding; reprimand; rebuke
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
formality; social rules; social status; social standing; (arch.) amendments and enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryō)
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
why; how; for what reason
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
to employ (as a retainer); to enlist; to engage
being somewhat excited (agitated)
to reply; to respond; to answer; to talk back; to retort
declining; refusal; rejection; announcement; notice
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
that is (to say); namely; precisely; exactly; if one does ..., then; in that case
rule; domination; direction; management; control (of one's destiny, public opinion, etc.); governing
alas; regrettably; to my great regret; tragically
friction; discord; strife
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
your body; your health; yourself; you
to be of benefit; to be beneficial; to be useful; to do one good; to be good for one
reconciliation; peace; rapprochement
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
neighboring countries; surrounding countries
feudal lords; barons; princes