family-centered sitcom; TV drama of family life; soap opera
nice; good; well-executed
to summon; to call (e.g. phone); to convene; to invoke (e.g. subroutine); to call; to open (e.g. a file)
tone (of voice); manner of talking
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
corridor; hallway; passageway
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
future (usually near); prospects
specialization; specialisation; differentiation
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
to turn towards; to point
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
departure; departing (from ...); sending; sent (by ...); engine; counter for gunshots, bursts of gas, etc.
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
height (of body); stature
centimeter; centimetre; centi-; 10^-2; sentimental
kilo-; 1000; kilogram; kilogramme; kilometre; kilometer
modern Japanese; current written style
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
ancient writing (i.e. Edo-period or older); classical literature; ancient Chinese character (pre-Qin period)
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
disagreeableness; unpleasantness; nastiness; cutting remark; disagreeable remark; snide comment
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
older brother; elder brother
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
slowly; unhurriedly; without haste; leisurely; at one's leisure
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
to go out and away; to leave