poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
living by oneself; living alone
such ... as; or some such
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
the same generation; coeval
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
natto (fermented soybeans)
yogurt; yoghurt; yoghourt
to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve
rice bowl; tea cup; teacup
to serve; to dish up; to dish out; to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn
to mix; to stir; to blend
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
O-Bon; Obon; Bon Festival; tray
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
living room (Western style); sitting room
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
to eat; to live on (e.g. a salary); to live off; to subsist on
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
kinky hair; frizzy hair; unruly hair; curly hair
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
commuting to school; school commute
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
rucksack; knapsack; backpack
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
to blow out; to spout out
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity