nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
senior high school; high school
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
earrings (for pierced ears); ear piercing; body piercing
boy; juvenile; young boy; youth; lad
above; up; top; summit; surface; before; previous
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
to take a breath; to take a short rest
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
neighbourhood; neighborhood
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
public (attention, recognition, etc.); social (standing, acceptance, etc.); worldly (fame, desires, etc.)
to; for; in order to; for; as for; regarding
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
bad; poor; inferior; delinquent; hoodlum; hooligan
always; constantly; frequently; often; nonstop
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
police; police officer; police station
guidance; protective custody
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
frequently; often; (staring) fixedly; narrowly; closely
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
that; it; then; that point (in time); (arch.) there; (arch.) you
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
indicates a question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm; huh; very
forcibly; against one's will