to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
from afar; over a great distance; all the way
welcome!; nice to see you!
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
proclamation; official notice; touch; contact
mochi; (sticky) rice cake
fashion; fad; vogue; prevalence (e.g. of a disease)
gyaru; (young) woman adhering to a fashion trend usually marked by brown or blond-dyed hair, gaudy clothes and accessories; gal
(fictional) character; character; personality; persona
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
hearsay; rumor; grapevine
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
both hands; both arms; ten
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
considerably; greatly; a lot
to make (good) progress; to move right ahead (with the work); to advance
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
prediction; prophecy; prognostication
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
end; close; conclusion; termination
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
to fall completely silent; to become still as death
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
downfall; ruin; collapse; destruction
to start; to start up; to embark on; to get going; to commence
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house