after a long time; for the first time in a while
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
underwear; undergarment; underclothes; lingerie
physiology; menstruation; one's period; menses
opinion; intention; thought
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
to be enthusiastic about; to be eager; to be keen
surely; certainly; without doubt
of no interest; not interested
canopy; dome; priestly minstrel's reed hood; reed hood worn by Komuso priests
worthy of special mention
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
to act timid (about doing); to show diffidence; to feel ashamed; to feel guilty
understanding (of people's circumstances and feelings); perceptiveness; sympathy; wisdom
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
to admonish; to persuade; to warn; to remonstrate
incomplete understanding; doubt; question; distrust; suspicion; strangeness
corruption; immorality; lapse from virtue; fall from virtue
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
insisting (unreasonably); obstinate insistence
monkey show; bad acting; overacting; unconvincing performance
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
double room; room shared by two people; shared room
speaking tube; voice pipe
ingrained habit; second nature
interception (email); wiretap; bug
ingenious; skillful; clever; deft
good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
excess; surplus; superabundance; overabundance
cordial welcome; hearty welcome; kind treatment; hospitality
personal statement; verbal or informal, unsubstantiated assertion
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
to live; to reside; to inhabit
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!