to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
on the occasion of; at the time of
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
without; but if; otherwise; or else
to take (someone) out (for a walk, to lunch, etc.); to entice out; to lure away
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
parental love or affection
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
boy; son; baby boy; young man
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
grown-up (manner, etc.); mature; adult
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to use one's own judgement; to not be swayed by others; to have confidence in oneself
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
intimate friend; close friend; bosom buddy; chum
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light