grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
O-Bon; Obon; Bon Festival; tray
(religious) faith; belief; creed
religion; religious affiliation; belief; religious activity
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
Eh?; What?; Come on!; Damn!
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
established practice; custom
independence; autonomy; self-reliance
door; gate; opening; title page
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
substance; essence; real (in economics, vs. nominal, e.g. real interest rate); substantive; substantial
to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve
form; shape; state; condition; letter; correspondence
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
to hang one's head; to droop one's head
tough schedule; heavy schedule; hectic schedule; tight schedule
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
congestion; crush; crowding; confusion; disorder
time; hour; period; class
contriving (to raise funds, to find time, etc.); working out (a solution)
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
beginning; outset; first; onset
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
fighting bravely; strenuous efforts
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage