apart from that; to return to the topic; enough of that
serious; earnest; sober; honest; sincere
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup
I don't care; fine, whatever; that's okay; sure, go ahead
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
only; just; (ever) since; after; continuously; remaining (in a particular state)
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
to hold still; to hold in place; to calm down; to become steady (e.g. of nerves); to become fixed (e.g. of a gaze); to become glazed
to remind (someone of something); to call (someone's) attention (to); to tell (someone) again (to make sure); to make (doubly) sure (of); to emphasize; to reconfirm
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young woman; young (animal); offshoot
talking about memories; reminiscences
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
flow (of a fluid or gas); stream; flow (of people, things); passage (of time); course (of events); (step-by-step) procedure; group of people who remain together after the end of an event
clear; precise; definite; distinct
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
junior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger student
participation; joining; entry
club activities; extracurricular activities
rash; thoughtless; careless; hasty; imprudent
love; romance; tender passion; emotion; affections
at (a time or place); in; in (a situation, matter, etc.); on (a point); on the part of; under the authority of
senior high school student
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around (sexually; esp. of a male homosexual); having an active sex life
nasal breathing; breathing through one's nose; person's pleasure; excitement
rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless
older brother; elder brother; brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband)
at that time; in those days
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)