dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
top of the foot; instep; dorsum of the foot; dorsum pedis
at that time; in those days
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
to run; to hurry (when going somewhere); to drive (a car) quickly; to ride fast (on a horse); to win (fame)
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
letter; missive; note; mail
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
drop of water; vessel for replenishing inkstone water
declaration; proclamation; announcement
avenue; street; coming and going; street traffic; flow (of water, air, etc.); transmission (of sound); reach (e.g. of voice)
menu; bill of fare; program; programme; schedule
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
soya bean (Glycine max); soybean; soy
polished rice; (uncooked) white rice
exceedingly; extremely; decisively
light seasoning; mild flavour; bland taste
seasoning; flavour; flavor
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
open-air fire (e.g. for garden refuse); bonfire; open fire (e.g. in a kitchen)
to gather; to crowd round; to sponge (off someone); to scrounge; to extort; to take (money) through intimidation
pole; rod; line; dash; spoken monotonously
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
to fill in (field, entry, etc.); to fill out (form); to post a message (e.g. on a bulletin-board); to store; to write (data); to flash
night watch; fire watchman
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
porcelain bowl; donburi; bowl of meat, fish, etc. served over rice
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
to darken one's face; to assume a gloomy look
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial