supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
Kantō (region comprising Tokyo and surrounding prefectures); Kantō (eastern half of Japan; during the feudal era)
close relation (association)
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
of course; certainly; naturally
to diffuse; to spread throughout; to prevail; to become widespread; to reach everyone
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
surely; certainly; without doubt
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
main topic; main subject; main issue; this subject
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
though one didn't intend (expect) to
to take (a person) unawares; to make a surprise attack
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
vulgar; indecent; coarse; crude
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
witty and knowing; not to be underestimated; smooth operator
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
change of heart; change of mind; change in love interest; (arch.) mental derangement; (arch.) madness; (arch.) insanity
one's principles and position
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
out of character; unlike one
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
common saying; everyday talk; common parlance; vulgar; lowbrow; indecent
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
dogs and cats; pets; something trivial; worthless thing
to pick up; to gather; to find (and pick up; something someone has dropped); to select; to choose; to get (unexpectedly); to hit upon (luck, an opportunity, etc.)
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
(small) stone; rock; pebble
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
far from; anything but; not at all ... but rather ...; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest
result (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; effect; use; benefit
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish