to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
imagination; supposition; guess
to use one's own judgement; to not be swayed by others; to have confidence in oneself
wherein; therein; thereinto
booklet constituting an informal living will (containing wishes regarding one's hospitalization or funeral, and perhaps one's life story, messages to loved ones, etc.)
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to leave a note or document behind; to leave half-written; to leave out
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
to leak out; to escape; to find expression; to give vent; to leak out; to be divulged
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
temple; shrine; hall; company; (arch.) front room
inside the Imperial Palace; Department of the Imperial Household
occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
serious; not joking; straight
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
administrator; janitor; manager; custodian; executor
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
suffix for room numbers; suffix for apartment numbers
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
(one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister; girl
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
have a good day; take care; see you
duplicate key; pass key; master key; skeleton key
agreement; rules; code; protocol; convention; bylaw