joining (a group); becoming a member (of); joining the ranks (of)
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
return (of something borrowed or entrusted); returning; giving back; repayment
Western-style clothes (cf. traditional Japanese clothes)
choosing; selecting; deciding (on)
expenses; expenditure; outgoings; outlays; costs
approximate age; apparent age; marriageable age (esp. of a woman); age of maturity; age (when ...); for years (past)
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
residential area; quarter; neighbourhood; neighborhood
end; verge; extremity; miss; failure; blank (e.g. lottery ticket)
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; strikingly; outstandingly; especially
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
popular name; common name; given name
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
rank; ranking order; hierarchy
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
unrelated; unconnected; without relations (esp. of a deceased person); having no surviving relatives; unrelated to the teachings of Buddha; unable to be saved by Buddha
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
homeowner; head of a household
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
resourcefulness; ability (esp. to earn a living); dependability; reliability
quickly; promptly; immediately; indifferently; coldly
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
taking a long time; slowness; sluggishness; lack of firmness; looseness; slovenliness
to sprawl; to lie sprawled; to stretch oneself out; to lie relaxed on one's side
to covet; to crave; to indulge in; to do ceaselessly; to eat greedily; to devour
great mistake; serious error; blunder; complete misunderstanding
public morals; discipline; rules governing social behavior
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
mother; mom; wife; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); she
matter for congratulation (wedding, pregnancy, birth, etc.); happy event
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
red rice (beans and mochi) for auspicious occasions