together (with); at the same time; in a lump
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
to be surprised; to be astonished
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
older sister; elder sister
suffix for familiar person
although I say; although one might say; although called
to be able to tell apart; to distinguish; to recognize
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years
another meeting; meeting again; reunion
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
hair style; coiffure; hairdo
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
to address (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan"; to refer to (someone) without a title suffix
displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment
to feel; to sense; to experience
reason; cause; circumstances
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
that; that thing; that person; then; that time; that place (over there); down there (i.e. one's genitals)
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
authenticity; credibility
at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
to be quick-witted; to be quick-thinking
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
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
the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket
always; all the time; never; usual; regular