coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
by the way; incidentally; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how)
god; deity; incredible; fantastic; (arch.) Emperor (of Japan); (arch.) thunder
bookstore; bookshop; publisher; main building
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
to discuss; to talk together
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
after that; afterwards; thereafter
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
diffidence; losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; being daunted
barrette; hair clip; hair slide; hair band
to look away; to turn away
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
weather; climatic conditions; fine weather; clear day; situation; state of affairs
way one walks; one's walk
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
moat; fosse; canal; ditch
town; block; street; road; 109.09 m; 0.99 hectares
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
metropolitan tramway; tram operated by the metropolitan government (esp. Tokyo)