early on; earlier on; from early
calamity; misfortune; disaster
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
on rare occasions; once in a blue moon
to stiffen; to become stiff
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
competent; suitable; qualified
bento; Japanese box lunch
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
stand; stall; booth; kiosk; store
to set (sun); to become dark
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
how many people; a number of people
with a friendly grin; smilingly
to accompany; to go with; to go together
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
to assign; to allot; to divide among; to distribute; to prorate; to assess
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away
cutter; cutting tool; box cutter; utility knife; (tailor's) cutter; cutter (boat)
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
soft, coaxing voice; wheedling voice; ingratiating voice
prince; subordinate Kumano shrine
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
princess; spoiled girl; hothouse flower; glue
to come to mind; to pop into one's head
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
to mutter; to murmur; to grumble; to tweet (Twitter)
awkward; embarrassed; embarrassing; inconvenient; inopportune; untimely
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite