this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
since when; from when; how long
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
shyness; fear of strangers; stranger anxiety
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
cheating at pachinko (for monetary gain; through illegal tampering with the machines, etc.); scamming a pachinko parlor
to become speechless; to be at a loss for words
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; dry and tasteless; stale
the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
daily; everyday; days (e.g. of one's youth); every day; day after day
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous
comprehension; understanding
progress; advance; making (good) progress
table; chart; list; memorial to an emperor
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence; power
to beg; to request; to beseech; to implore; to entreat
existence; possession; having; limited company
helpful person; person who likes looking after others; overly helpful person; annoyingly helpful person; manager; go-between
overeagerness; rashness; forward step-out
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark
horizontal (as opposed to vertical); side-to-side (as opposed to front-to-back); width; side (of a box, etc.); beside; aside
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
ramen; Chinese-style noodles
trying the food at various restaurants; eating tour; walking while eating; eating while walking
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed