previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
beginning; outset; first; onset
to live; to get along; to spend (time)
guidance; leadership; leading the way
with curious eyes; curiously
tatami mat (esp. as a measure of room size, either 1.82 sqm or 1.54 sqm)
to look around; to survey
low dining table; tea table
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
absorption; suction; aspiration; attraction; draw
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase
female university student; female college student
living by oneself; living alone
variety show (e.g. on TV)
cheap, easily put together cupboard, bookcase, shelves, chest, etc. made of colored plywood
paper-covered folded fan used in noh and storytelling
sailor suit; middy uniform
gym clothes; gym uniform; PE kit
to take another good look at; to reconsider; to analyze; to reexamine
such; like that; that sort of; very
corner; nook; recess; downstage right (on a noh stage)
television; TV; TV program; TV programme; TV broadcast
connection; attachment; changing trains; conjunction
image (on a screen); picture (e.g. on a TV); video; film; reflection; image (in one's mind)
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
lunch; noon; midday; daytime; waking up; getting up
video (esp. digital); video clip; animation; animated cartoon; in-betweens (animation)
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
to notice; to become aware; to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to recover consciousness; to come to oneself
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
to sit cross-legged; to rest on one's laurels
moving forward (e.g. vehicle); onward movement; advance (work, procedure, etc.); advancement; progress (of a disease); disease progression
in accordance with; according to
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
middle stage; middle phase; middle game; midfield
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly