endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker
to; for; in order to; for; as for; regarding
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
light (color, taste, etc.); faint (e.g. smell); pale; faint (feeling, hope, etc.); fleeting; slight
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
peace of mind; relief; (sense of) security; safety; assurance; confidence
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
door; gate; opening; title page
large, broad-shouldered physique (esp. that of a middle-aged man); big build
to enter; to come in; to join (a club, company, etc.); to enter (a university, the army, etc.); to be contained (in); to be included (in); to (be able to) fit (in a container, building, etc.)
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
suffix for familiar person
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
shape; form; appearance; style; state; situation
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
to get angry; to get mad; to lose one's temper; to scold; to tell (someone) off
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
to make use of aizuchi; to back-channel; to throw in interjections to show that one is paying attention
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
evening meal; dinner; supper
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
nikujaga; meat and potato stew
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
spinach (Spinacia oleracea)
boiled greens in bonito-flavoured soy sauce (vegetable side dish)
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
plastic food storage container; Tupperware
to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve
to ferry across (e.g. a river); to carry across; to lay across; to build across; to hand over; to hand in
radiant smile; contented smile
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
to cling to; to embrace; to throw one's arms around