nothing but; except; no more than
to pass (of time); to elapse
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
in accordance with; following; roughly; about; Street; Avenue
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
discord; disharmony; false note; being out of tune
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; by the way
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
to be heard; to be audible; to sound (like); to come across (as); to be well known; to be famous
only; just; (ever) since; after; continuously; remaining (in a particular state)
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
state of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances
delusion; wild idea; (wild) fancy; (ridiculous) fantasy
to go around; to make a circle around; to surround; to circle; to come around (of a season, anniversary, turn, etc.); to return
even though; despite; when
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
bento; Japanese box lunch
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (so) what (are you trying to say)?; what (do you mean)?
nori; laver; edible seaweed, usu. Porphyra yezoensis or P. tenera, usu. dried and pressed into sheets
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
showy; loud; flashy; gaudy
to dump (e.g. onto the floor); to empty by overturning; to throw out (the contents); to tell everything; to open one's heart; to reveal (a secret, the truth, etc.)
OK; okay; fine (without); not needed; unnecessary
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger
heave-ho; oops; yes; yeah
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
bento; Japanese box lunch
bundle; package; parcel; counter for wrapped objects
large serving; large portion
lunchbox made with loving care by one's wife
beloved wife; cherishing one's wife