that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
sleepy; drowsy; somnolent
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
to go to bed; to go to sleep; to fall asleep; to be laid up (with a cold); to be ill in bed
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
despite; in spite of; not worrying about; without fear of
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
thank you for your hard work; good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
to become possible; to become able to (do)
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable
business trip; official trip
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
to be silent; to say nothing
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
inheritance; something given or received
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
to read too much into things; to get wrong ideas by letting one's imagination run wild; to have a groundless suspicion
honestly speaking; in truth; in all honesty; to be frank
someone with a liking or characteristic; a true representative of (place)
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
to be able (to); to be possible (to)