contrary to one's expectations; to one's surprise
bad influence; negative influence
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
be (that) as it may; having said that
insensitive; inconsiderate; callous; thick-skinned
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
to assemble (in a hall); to meet together (in a room)
deeply impressive; memorable; striking
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
to pile up; to accumulate; to estimate
clearly; distinctly; vividly
to come and stay; to drop in; to visit
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
establishing; proving; ascertaining; identifying; confirming
relatively; comparatively
to come to nothing; to be spoiled; to be spoilt
ice; ice cream; icecream; (arch.) usurer; (arch.) usury
to be seen from the point of view of an onlooker
to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)
babysitting; babysitter; taking care of; assisting; assistant
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
reaction; response; reaction
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
complicated and mysterious
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
loveable; very likeable; like very much
question; inquiry; enquiry
talkative; loose-lipped; persiflage; frivolous talk
lovely; cute; charming; sweet
charm; attractiveness; courtesy; ingratiating behaviour; entertainment; amusement
working adult; full-fledged member of society
last (i.e. immediately preceding); previous; pre- (e.g. premodern); before; before; earlier
meeting up; gathering; assembly; set
doctor; PhD; exposition; fair; exhibition
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
to gather; to collect; to assemble
Okinawa (city, prefecture)
sports-minded; sports-oriented
common sense; general knowledge; common knowledge
underling; person of low standing; grunt; petty (work, official, etc.); minor; lowly
word; word; Word; Microsoft Word