to seclude oneself; to shut oneself away
to turn towards; to point
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
to discover; to find (e.g. an error in a book); to locate; to find (e.g. something missing); to be used to seeing; to be familiar with
nursing; care; caregiving; caring
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
secret intention; ulterior motive; kanji "heart" radical at bottom
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
to be dispirited; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to lose heart
property; fortune; assets
if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if not ...; unless ...; have to ...; must ...
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
salary; pay; medical care; treatment; advance preparation
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
hot spring; onsen; hot spring resort; hot spring spa
deep-fried food (esp. chicken)
wearisome; insipid; dull; irksome; wretched; vain
living by oneself; living alone
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
number one; first; best; most; game; round
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
just kidding; not!; ersatz; imitation; phony
to go after one's dreams; to follow one's dreams; to pursue one's dreams
to trip (over); to stumble; to fail; to suffer a setback
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
two persons; two people; pair; couple