low-lying part of a city (usu. containing shops, factories, etc.); Shitamachi (low-lying area of eastern Tokyo near Tokyo Bay, incl. Asakusa, Shitaya, Kanda, Fukugawa, Honjo, Nihonbashi, Kyobashi and surrounds)
historical play; period drama
fish market; fish dealer; fishmonger
to lose (through death) (e.g. wife, child)
heart attack; myocardial infarction
one day; (on) a certain day
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
(dying) suddenly; (breaking) brittly; with a snap; softly and swellingly
too much; excessively; too
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
family vacation; family trip
memorial service for the dead; holding a service
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
in various ways; in all sorts of ways; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance
opposition; rebellion; rebounding; recoiling; rally (e.g. in stock prices); recovery
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
neglecting; leaving alone
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
to be reminded of; to call to mind
filial piety; being kind to one's parents; taking care of one's parents
tiny amount (degree, extent); paltry amount; slightest bit
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
travel; trip; journey; excursion; tour
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
to pass (of time); to elapse
funny story; funny anecdote
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire