a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
proficient; skillful; enjoying; satisfaction; satiation
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
honorific/polite/humble prefix
brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband); older stepbrother
to like too much; to like to excess; to adore
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
dinner party; ceremonial dinner; dinner meeting (or lunch, breakfast)
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
hey; you; hey; hey; hold on; yo
bombshell announcement (statement)
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
to freeze; to be frozen over; to congeal
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
possible; likely; probable
don't you think?; indicates question
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes
such ... as; or some such
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
to put clothes on (someone); to dress; to cover; to coat; to pin (e.g. a crime on someone); to lay (blame)
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
materials; data; document
to collect; to assemble; to gather
that's the way it is; such is life
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
number one; first; best; most; game; round
to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all