very recently; in the very recent past
naturally; of course; understandably
usually; ordinarily; always; continuous; 24-hour (operation, care, etc.); constant
aizuchi; back-channeling; interjections indicating that one is paying attention; two smiths hammering at an object in turn
to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
just as (each) one likes; as (each) one pleases; as (each) one prefers; (each) in one's own way
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger
sea level; (surface of) sea
outline of a solitary fish (as seen through the water when fishing, etc.)
not necessarily; not entirely; not altogether
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
subjectivity; subject (philosophical); ego; one's personal opinion; one's own idea
column of water; water column
contact area (of an electrical connection)
to draw or pull something towards oneself (e.g. chair)
pennant coralfish (Heniochus acuminatus); common bannerfish; feather-fin bullfish; featherfin coralfish; longfin bannerfish; reef bannerfish
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
close; intimate; on good terms
whispering; murmuring; subdued
to reseat oneself; to correct one's posture
close adhesion; sticking firmly to; relating closely to; having relevance to; contact printing
reset; fresh start; new beginning
trembling (with fear, anger, etc.); shivering (with cold); shaking; quivering
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
being afraid of; being fearful; being timid; trembling; shivering
great laughter; burst of laughter
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
speaking by proxy; speaking for (someone else); payment by proxy; compensation by proxy; acting for (someone else); carrying out (on someone's behalf)
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while