and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
government; administration
to coil around; to follow about; to be related to; to concern; to be associated with
don't you think?; indicates question
to inform; to notify; to know; to reign
that's the way it is; such is life
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to be out of alignment; to get dislodged; to deviate
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
with these words; while saying
to stand up; to get up; to rise; to recover; to take action; to start; to make the initial charge
how; in what way; how about
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
of course; certainly; naturally
old tale; folk tale; legend; reminiscence
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
confections; sweets; candy; cake
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
wetting; love affair; lover
mochi cut thin, dried, and baked or fried
hey; you; hey; hey; hold on; yo
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
kitchen; financial situation
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough