while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
to look down on; to treat with contempt; to treat disparagingly; to sneer at
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
to put back in a good mood; to cheer up
to emit a voice; to emit a sound; to be able to speak
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
to set up shop; to open a store
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
to be distracted from feelings of depression, boredom, tension, etc.
year after year; as the years go by; with each passing year
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
neighbourhood; neighborhood
soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
after many twists and turns; after much trouble
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
very; much; greatly; a lot of
to be on track; to be going to plan; to enter orbit
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
taking a long time; slowness; sluggishness; lack of firmness; looseness; slovenliness
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
at any rate; in any case; at the very least; if nothing else
memories; recollections; reminiscence
to unfold; to unroll; to open
evening glow; red sunset; afterglow (of sunset)