very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
to love; to cherish; to show favouritism to; to be partial to; to fondle; to caress
how; in what way; how about
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
city; Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
to pull out; to draw out; to disconnect; to steal contents of; to pilfer (from); to pickpocket
harmless and inoffensive; bland; tepid
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
small child; pipsqueak; short person; midget; small animal; runt
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
nearby (one's seat); (by) one's side; Dear (Mr./Mrs.)
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
while; during (the time when)
no change; no difference; no unusual events; no accidents; no incidents
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
finding employment; getting a job
although I say; although one might say; although called
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
industry; (arch.) livelihood; (arch.) occupation
fishing industry; fishery
poor (living); barely continuing; just scraping along; very narrow
eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
custom; habit; customary practice
not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
(some) more; even more; longer; further
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
town; city; municipal; urban
beginning; outset; first; onset
paper mill; paper factory
to contact; to get in touch with; to check in (with)
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why