to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
(not) even once; (not) ever
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
newcomer; initiate; rookie
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
sudden windfall; unexpected piece of good luck; (lit.) azuki-covered mochi (fallen) from a shelf
if you think about it; come to think of it
to be mistaken; to be incorrect; to make a mistake (in); to do incorrectly; to mistake (one thing with another); to confuse
to fall in love at first sight; (arch.) to see for the first time; (arch.) to meet for the first time; (arch.) to have sexual relations for the first time
now that you say that; now that you mention it
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
whistling (wind); blowing; fluttering (in the wind); waving; staggering; tottering
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
one's original intention; one's initial enthusiasm; inexperience; naivety; greenness
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
without; unacceptable; not alright; (arch.) nonexistent; (arch.) not being (there)
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation (to one's fate); acceptance; observation and contemplation
first day (e.g. at work, school); day one
large quantity; massive (quantity); mass (e.g. mass production, mass transit, mass destruction)
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
heartwarming; pleasant; charming; amusing
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
in person; personally; (do) oneself
to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
one copy (of a document); one letter; one-way traffic; pure straight; winning hand containing nine consecutive tiles of the same suit (i.e. 1-9)
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
to wrinkle; to crinkle; to shrivel
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin