although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
to recall; to remember; to recollect
Shibuya, a special ward in Tokyo
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
clothes (esp. Western clothes); counter for doses of medicine, gulps of tea, drags of a cigarette, etc.
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
please (give me); please (do for me)
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
Western-style clothes (cf. traditional Japanese clothes)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
smartly dressed; stylish; someone smartly dressed; to dress up; to be fashionable
after a long time; for the first time in a while
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
go that far; to that extent
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept