now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
close connection; deep involvement; close relationship
to probe; to search; to sound out; to investigate
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
to make efforts; to take pains; to break a bone
quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
to wake; to wake up; to become sober; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to be disillusioned
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
Big Mac (McDonald's hamburger)
potato; French fries; chips; sweet potato
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
to boast; to brag; to recite (a song or poem to oneself); to bark; to roar
seaside; seashore; coast; coastland
settlement; village; community; (bacterial) colony
aquaculture; culture; cultivation; raising
commuting to school; school commute
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
just because; even if; even though
to go to and from (a place); to go back and forth between; to go to (school, work, etc.); to attend; to circulate (e.g. blood, electricity); to be communicated (e.g. thought)
raft; forearm protector; skewered baby-eel kabayaki
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
how long; how much; to what extent
to dive (into or under water); to get under; to get into; to hide oneself (esp. from the government); to conceal oneself
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
to gather; to collect; to assemble
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
cockscomb pearl mussel (Cristaria plicata)
to adopt (method, proposal, etc.); to take (measure, course of action, etc.); to pick (e.g. flowers); to gather (e.g. mushrooms); to extract (e.g. juice); to take (e.g. a sample); to assume (an attitude)
shell; husk; hull; pod; chaff