(for a conversation) to wander from the subject; to get off track
preface; introduction; lead in (to a joke, question, etc.); lead up; payment in advance (by bank transfer); swinging (one's body) forward
paper-thin wafer (for wrapping powdered medicine, candies, etc.)
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
retainer; attendant; escort
girl who has led a sheltered life; pet daughter; naive girl; wooden block puzzle; Daughter in the Box; Klotski
working in the fields; working on a farm
at least; at most; (even) just
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
having slow reflexes; being nonathletic; person who is not athletic
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
self-consciousness; self-awareness
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
to comfort; to console; to amuse
no matter how much time passes
to achieve results; to be successful (in a venture, etc.)
to attempt; to test; to try out
if only (you) have; as long as (you) have; whenever (you) have
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to wander about; to roam about; to knock around
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
that day; the very same day
to do together; to share; to participate in
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
June; sixth month of the lunar calendar
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
to heal; to cure; to satisfy (e.g. hunger, thirst); to alleviate (e.g. sorrow, fatigue)
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby