and yet; though; when; in spite of
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
chain (bicycle, measuring, tire, etc.); chain (store, hotel, etc.)
to build up; to establish (one's reputation)
all-Japan; all-Japan championships; (Japanese) national championships
veterinarian; veterinary surgeon; vet
meeting; assembly; party; society; association; club
president (of a society); chairman
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
myself; yourself; I; me; you
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
to cough violently; to have a coughing fit
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
nursing; care; caregiving; caring
to be ill; to suffer from; to worry about; to be concerned about; to have trouble doing ...; to be unable to ...
making; forming; cultivating; form; appearance
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
failure; defective article; dead loss; good-for-nothing; worthless person; flop
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
hello; good day; good afternoon
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
break in contact; not hearing from; having no communication with
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
one day; (on) a certain day
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
person of doubtful origin
certainly; of course; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how); without even; without so much as; at the (least, earliest, etc.)
boy; son; baby boy; young man
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
firm; strong; unbending; unyielding; uncompromising; stubborn