having no choice; at a loss for what to do; at one's wits' end; helpless; powerless
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
he; she; this; this one; hey, you!; you bastard!
close call; narrow escape; hair's breadth; narrowly; just in time; by a hair's breadth
a little; a bit; a little while; a short time; a little way; a short distance
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
type; style; mold; mould; kata (set sequence of positions and movements in martial arts); style (in kabuki, noh, etc.); convention
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
to tie up in a bundle (e.g. straw, hair, bills, letters); to bundle; to govern; to manage; to fold (one's arms); to put together (one's hands)
cold; frigid; dignified; distinguished; (of an atmosphere) tense; nerve-racking
lack of expression; lack of emotion; blank look (on one's face)
unsophisticated; ruggedly honest; artless; unaffected; simple; naive
it's been a long time; long time no see
to age; to grow old (esp. in appearance); to show marks of age
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
to lend someone one's shoulder; to support with one's shoulder; to help carry a load; to lend a hand; to come to someone's aid
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
around here; hereabouts; (around) this point; about now
district; area; zone; quarter; section; region
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
unable to contain oneself; itching to do something; cannot sit still
to hasten to join; to hurry to visit
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
a long, long time ago; very long ago
overly polite; excessively polite; polite to a fault
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
quickly; promptly; immediately; indifferently; coldly
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
exchange; conversion; replacement; switching (to); switchover
fast; quick; easy; simple; as soon as ...; the moment ...
brat; kid; urchin; preta; hungry ghost
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
lovely; sweet; pretty; cute; adorable