to have a talk; to tell a story
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
boisterously; roughly; briskly
outer surface; outward appearance; outside; outside; outer; outward
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
to perceive; to sense; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
and yet; even so; nonetheless; for all that
to gouge; to hollow out; to greatly perturb; to cause emotional pain; to get to the bottom of things; to relentlessly bring the truth to light
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
female; woman; female sex; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
to become broken; to break down; to be crazy; to be nuts; to be infatuated with; to be outdone (by someone)
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
to stay on (e.g. at one's friends house); to remain in the same neighborhood
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
to be anxious or concerned about; to ponder (anxiously); to fear; to investigate; to consider; to plan
master; teacher; stable master
one's heart; the mind; inner feelings; inmost thoughts; true motives
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
that; the matter in question
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
to become attached; to begin to love
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
stone weight (as used on pickle-tub covers); weight (as used in balances)
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight
guffawing; roaring (with laughter); (laughing) heartily
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
pleasant feeling; good vibes
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
results; record; grades; marks
to intrude; to butt in; to meddle; to be forward; to be self-assertive; to show off