when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
invitation; introduction; temptation
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
sound of thin metal or plastic surface caving in and springing back; action of quickly bowing or lowering one's head; (with a) bob of the head
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
having to be; must be; should be; ought to be
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
making one's debut; making one's first appearance; (just) showing one's face; showing up; introductory kabuki performance (to introduce the actors); December kabuki performance at Kyoto's Minamiza Theater in which all famous actors perform
academic year; school year; year in school; grade in school
exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
other than; except for; aside from; apart from; save for
warm; mild; considerate; kind; warm (of a colour); mellow
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
inorganic matter; mineral matter; cold; inhuman; robotic
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
to push aside; to brush aside
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
entreaty; supplication; petition
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
in a hurry; hastily; in feverish haste