mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
older sister; lass; young lady
that; it; then; that point (in time); (arch.) there; (arch.) you
by means of; due to; because of; according to
Kansai; region consisting of Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and surrounding prefectures; Kansai; south-western half of Japan (during the feudal era)
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
outbreak (e.g. of war); outburst; sudden occurrence
ripening (of a crop); crop; harvest
just before one's eyes; in one's presence; personally
to speak ill of; to disparage
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
kiss; squeak (as in the sound made by mice); sound of liquid being sucked up
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
imagination; supposition; guess
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
indicates a question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm; huh; very
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
becoming irritated (suddenly); getting annoyed
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
mountain hamlet; mountain village
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
ill will; malice; evil intent
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
to be playful; to gambol; to be amused (with something); to flirt with
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
fashion; way; school (of thought); class; rank; current (electrical, water, etc.)
now; the present time; just now; another; more