et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
to comfort; to console; to amuse
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
(necessary) personnel; required person
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
should; must; -able; probably; likely
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
winding; meandering; wriggling; wiggling; waving; swaying
clothes (esp. Western clothes); counter for doses of medicine, gulps of tea, drags of a cigarette, etc.
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
fundoshi; loincloth; kimono underskirt; wrestler's ornamental apron
folding; bending; wrapping; packing; folding (in poker)
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
to thrust away; to send flying
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
opening performance; opening act; curtain raiser; minor performer; minor storyteller; subordinate part
to speed; to tear away; to skip over (e.g. pages)
process; procedure; sequence; protocol; instruction
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many