good-for-nothing; worthless
rucksack; knapsack; backpack
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
chime; bell (e.g. doorbell)
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
to have an eye on; to zero in on
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
to melt; to thaw; to fuse; to dissolve
to grumble; to gripe; to complain
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
railway station; train station; staging post on a highway (in pre-modern Japan); counter for railway stations and bus stations
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
tension; mental strain; nervousness
practice; practising; experience
three; three years of age
new rice; first rice crop of the year; novice; beginner; newcomer
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
one person; another name; nickname; alias
returning from school; going home from school
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
period of time; time slot; time zone