to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
running; gliding; first (harvest) of the season; beginning; start; kitchen sink
anyway; anyhow; at any rate; in any case
damn; damn it; feces; excrement; damn; damned; very
rough; careless; slovenly; slipshod; rude; impolite
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
control; management (e.g. of a business)
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
dress; outfit; getup; to dress oneself; to outfit oneself
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
arrival (of post, news, correspondence, etc.); receiving (a phone call, email, etc.)
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)
grandfather (may be used after name as honorific); male senior-citizen (may be used after name as honorific)
Saitama prefecture (Kanto area)
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
Saitama (city, prefecture)
going to work; leaving for work; attendance (at work); being at work; presence (in the office); reporting for work
preparation; arrangements
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
establishment; creation; posing (a problem); options setting; preference settings; configuration
if you do this; if this is the case
old person; elderly person; trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement pay; senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate); important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)
waking up early; getting up early; early rising
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen