to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
what with A and B; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; denotes uncertainty
gently (raining); drizzling; moist; damp
rather than; more ... than ...
the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade
familiarity; intimacy; acquaintance
visit to a hospital, temple, school, etc.
although I say; although one might say; although called
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
exceptional; unusual; special; especially; exceptionally; unusually
disliking; not wanting; unpleasant; disagreeable; no!; quit it!
quite; very; 10^48; quindecillion
generally; mainly; nearly all; almost all; gist; summary; staying within bounds
having no thought for; having no consideration for; disregarding; overlooking; (arch.) being found not guilty (in an Edo-period court); (arch.) acquittal
chat over tea; gossip; small talk
to unfold; to unroll; to open
absolutely; definitely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
reason; grounds; pretext; excuse; motive
distant place; faraway location; far away
charge; cost; generation; age; era; a representative of; on behalf of
initial medical examination; first visit (to a doctor, clinic, hospital, etc.)
neighboring prefecture; adjacent prefecture
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
4th day of the month; four days
to stoop; to lean over; to bend forward; to bend down; to crouch; to squat
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
bonsai; miniature potted plant
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
feeling; sense; impression
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
strained back; slipped disk; lumbosacral strain