even if; even though; however; no matter how
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
to say previously unspoken thoughts; to start saying; to court someone
to see everything; to see all; to abandon; to give up; to sell at a loss; to sell off
sidelong glance; short grain (paper)
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
coercion; extortion; compulsion; force
independent; autonomous; voluntary; of one's own initiative
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to become better; to improve
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
to take back; to regain; to get back; to recover
lunch; midday meal; food served at a tea party (tea ceremony)
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
after a long time; for the first time in a while
delicate; minute; fine; detailed; subtle
mochi; (sticky) rice cake
to try to (do); to want to; to be about to (do, happen)
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
part (esp. of the body); region; site; cut (of meat)
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
bad condition; not to work out (i.e. a deal); disagreement; break-off; disorder; slump
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
symptoms; condition (of a patient)
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
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)
comfort; consolation; diversion
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
festival; feast; carnival
autumn festival; fall festival
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional