... being the case; (precisely) because ...; as might be expected from ...
arrangement of food (on a dish); serving of (arranged) food
to feel shy; to be bashful; to blush
fish having white flesh (e.g. tai, hirame, karei)
to have one's attention attracted (caught); to be preoccupied with
such; like that; in that way
(for) self-defense; (for) self-protection
withering; shrivelling; shrinking; atrophy; contraction
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
research establishment; research institute; laboratory
tendency; trend; inclination
floor above; floor upstairs
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
sit down; sit up; Sit! (to a dog)
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
to instigate; to incite; to spur on; to set (e.g. a dog after someone)
to put to bed; to lay down lengthwise; to put a thing on its side; to set something aside unused; to let lie idle; to ferment
to strip someone; to help someone remove (clothes)
soundly (sleeping); fast (asleep)
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
to get information out of a person; to begin listening
to become indisposed; to feel unwell; to have one's physical condition deteriorate
able-bodied; robust; sturdy; strong
knowledge; understanding; rules; regulations; deputy; acting
combination; arrangement; distribution; marrying off
missing (of a person); lost; unaccounted for; whereabouts unknown
slumping; flopping down; heavily rotating
soon; momentarily; before long; any time now
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end