but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
rather; better; instead; if anything
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
shut-in; stay-at-home; hikikomori; social withdrawal; shunning other people
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
chair; stool; post; office; position
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
having enough of (food, drink, etc.); having one's fill; fully enjoying
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
hello; good day; good afternoon
unexpected meeting; coincidence
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
to discover; to find (e.g. an error in a book); to locate; to find (e.g. something missing); to be used to seeing; to be familiar with
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
calm; graceful; quiet; mellow; damp; moist
than; from; out of; except; but; more
easy to get into (e.g. of music, etc.); easily getting into (a certain mood, etc.)
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
different suitabilities; being cut out for certain things (and not for others)
song lyrics; words of a song; libretto
sympathy; empathy; response
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend