tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?
to knit; to plait; to braid; to compile (anthology, dictionary, etc.); to edit
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
sound; noise; (speech) sound; Chinese-derived reading of a kanji
early-morning treat (traditionally given to children in some parts of Japan); wake-up sweet
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something
to make a sound with one's throat; to purr (of a cat)
person who gets lonely easily; person who does not like to be alone; person who craves company
antics; buffoonery; clowning; clown; jester
pleased to make your acquaintance
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing
to gain strength; to have energy
to hug tight; to grasp firmly; to embrace tightly
to become misty; to become hazy; to get blurry; to grow dim; to be overshadowed; to be upstaged
(sense of) taste; counter for kinds of food, drink or medicine
to ask a question; to ask questions
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
(large) gun; cannon; artillery; long-ball hitter; home-run hitter
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
memories; recollections; reminiscence
encroachment; invasion; erosion (e.g. of market share, rights); erosion; corrosion
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
to stab (into); to thrust (violently); to plant (in the ground, snow, etc.); to set; to stick (upright)
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
wall clock; grandfather clock
(a person's) appearance; looks
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
with a clink (click, clack)
to rip (someone) off; to overcharge; to ask a high price
cancellation; cancelling (a person, e.g. for an inflammatory remark); cancel culture
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to wander about; to roam about; to knock around
sports ground; playing field; playground
library; book storage; stack room; archive (file)
reception hall (esp. for visiting state dignitaries); guest house; State Guest House (esp. Akasaka palace, also guest house in Kyoto)