then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
manga cafe; coffee shop with a manga library (usu. has Internet facilities and charges by the hour)
cartoon; comic; comic strip; manga
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
player (of a sport); athlete; team member
influence; effect; to influence; to affect; to have an influence on
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school
dear; desired; missed; longed-for; nostalgic
feature (e.g. newspaper); special edition; report
to see; to look; to examine; to look over; to look after; to attend to; to experience
influence (on someone); inspiration
comparatively; relatively; unexpectedly; unusually; considering; for one's ...
to become an expert; to be master at
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
(something) one does not really mean; insincere
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
funny; comical; humorous; ridiculous; silly; absurd
reopening; resumption; restarting
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive