even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
to tower above the rest; to be by far the best; to be prominent; to be outstanding; to be a cut above
pig (Sus scrofa domesticus); pork; fatso; fatty
ugly; unattractive; unsightly; unseemly
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to include (in a group or scope); to instruct; to make one understand; to include (a nuance); to put in (an implication); to put in (someone's) mouth
to emphasize; to attach importance to
standoffishly; primly; pungently (of a smell); acridly; long and pointed (e.g. of a nose); popping (of ears)
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
sidelong glance; short grain (paper)
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
lonely; lonesome; solitary; desolate
to blow into; to breathe into; to inspire; to indoctrinate; to record (music, video, etc.)
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
it's best to; it's safest to; there's nothing better than
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
forget it; forget what I just said; scratch that; check that
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
setting off (on a trip); departure
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
jinx; omen (can be a good omen)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
flag; tag indicating a future role or status for a character in anime, games, etc. (e.g. death, love, survival)
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
to get (a joke or explanation); to strike home; to click; to know intuitively
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
being startled; getting a shock