somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
due form; official; formality
presentation (of documents); submission (of an application, report, etc.); production (e.g. of evidence); introduction (e.g. of a bill); filing; turning in
name; given name; first name
Heisei era (1989.1.8-2019.4.30)
June; sixth month of the lunar calendar
September; ninth month of the lunar calendar
Sunday; day (of the month); counter for days; Japan
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
very likely; very probable
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
severe; harsh; stringent; rigorous; strict; unfair
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
government office; public office
family registration official
to say; to be called; to do
older sister; elder sister
bang; boom; crack; sound of something exploding, bursting or cracking
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
instant; moment; for an instant
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
photograph; photo; picture; moving picture; movie
to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
have to do; must; should; ought to
investigation; inspection; examination; tune; note; melody