the way it was; the way it used be; as of old; in former times
after many twists and turns; after much trouble
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb
to have a family (e.g. wife or husband and children); to raise a family
a blink of time; (lit.) the time it takes to say "Ah!"
nasal hair; nose hair; being infatuated with women; fool
couscous; cuscus (variety of phalanger)
men and women of all ages
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
present; gift; to give a present or gift
ought to have been; was ... right?; to do for (inferiors)
Kansai; region consisting of Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and surrounding prefectures; Kansai; south-western half of Japan (during the feudal era)
residing; living; dwelling
wagashi; traditional Japanese confectionery
parasol (esp. one carried in the hand); sunshade
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
clumsy; awkward; tactless; awkward (e.g. socially); (arch.) mean; (arch.) cowardly
society; the world; the times
May; fifth month of the lunar calendar
drop (e.g. of water); drip
love of; affection for; enthusiast for; being attractive to; being liked by
Tokyo Metropolis (prefecture); Tokyo metropolitan area
cartoonist; comic book artist; manga artist; manga author; mangaka
Hiroshima prefecture (Chūgoku area)
volume (of book); reel (of film); scroll (of books or paintings); roll (paper, etc.)
taking over; handing over; transfer of control; inheriting; passing on the baton
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
to live up to (one's) expectations; to meet expectations