to be born; to come into the world
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.)
original; unique (e.g. product); signature; exclusive
lottery; raffle; drawing (of lots)
bathing suit; swimsuit; swimmers
(swimming) pool; pool (billiards); pool (together)
to go to and from (a place); to go back and forth between; to go to (school, work, etc.); to attend; to circulate (e.g. blood, electricity); to be communicated (e.g. thought)
substitute lecturing; substitute lecturer
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
route; course; path; one's future course (e.g. after graduating high school)
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
consultation on career, university, etc. choices
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
Japanese squirrel (Sciurus lis)
coming and going; keeping in touch; visiting each other; street traffic; highway
talking while standing; standing around talking
cabbage roll; stuffed cabbage
having a romantic interest; (lit.) having a pulse
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
to feel goodwill (towards); to wish someone well; to have a strong liking (for); to be emotionally involved
in one's own way or style
show; display; pretensions; pose (in kabuki); posture
in truth; in actuality; at heart; the truth; the real story
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
goldfish (Carassius auratus)
China; Chūgoku region (western part of Honshu comprising the prefectures of Okayama, Hiroshima, Yamaguchi, Tottori and Shimane); central part of a country; main region; province of the second lowest rank (ritsuryo system)
crucian carp (Carassius spp.)
Muromachi period (1333-1573)
Taishō period (1912-1926); Taisho period
common people; ordinary people; masses