that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
serious look (on one's face); straight face
kitchen; financial situation
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
right in the center (centre)
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
3 o'clock; afternoon snack (eaten around 3 o'clock); three ages of Buddhism (following the death of Gautama Buddha; age of the true law, age of the copied law, and age of the degeneration of the law); three ages of the dharma
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
living room (Western style); sitting room
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
until now; so far; up to the present
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together
udon; thick Japanese wheat noodles
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
broke; poor; short; skint; having no money
go that far; to that extent
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to half-rise to one's feet
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see