scrawl; scribble; graffiti; doodle
plectrum; pick; drumstick for Japanese drums (e.g. taiko)
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
exorcism rite; purification
good luck charm; something that encourages or invites good luck
safety (well-being) of one's family; peace and prosperity in the household
house; one's house; one's home; one's family
for generations; hereditary; generation after generation
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
failing to recognize someone; underestimation
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
to go by; to go past; to run (between; of a rail service, bus route, etc.); to operate (between); to go indoors; to go into a room; to penetrate
nee-naw (sound of an emergency vehicle siren); wee-woo
leaving hospital; discharge from hospital
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
junior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger student
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
you (plural); all of you; you all
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
to mix; to stir; to blend
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
commercial (radio, TV, etc.); ad; construction management; contract manufacturer; customer management; court martial
meow; miaow; cat; sexual intercourse; making out
wow!; oh!; yeah!; alright!; waah!; boohoo!
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
consent; assent; understanding; agreement; comprehension; grasp
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
costume; fancy dress; masquerade; converted (cruiser)
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
genius; prodigy; natural gift
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
shopping district; shopping street; downtown