while; even though; despite
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
(cute) suffix for familiar person; cute adjective form
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
just because; even if; even though
department (in an organization); division; club; part; component; category
to enter; to go into; to break into; to join; to enroll; to contain; to hold
conference room; council room
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
pigtails; bunches; two ponytails; angel wings
back-facing; backwards; backward-looking; retrogressive; reactionary
to redeem (from sin); to save
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
heart-warming; kind-hearted; warm-hearted; considerate; kind; heartfelt
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
don't worry about it; forget about it
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
chair; stool; post; office; position
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
without being able to help oneself; against one's will; compelling; pressing; irresistible
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
suffix for familiar person
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
(I) will; (I) shall; let's; (I) wonder (if); might it be (that); hey
older brother; elder brother
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed
many; much; a great amount; (arch.) excessive amount
in turns; in series; in number order; by rotation
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
to coil around (of a child or animal); to grab (usu. out of playfulness or affection); to cling
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain