to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
in that way; thus; so; so?
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to disguise oneself as; to change radically; to metamorphose; to improve unexpectedly and dramatically (esp. of an actor, artist, rikishi, etc.)
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
main performer; star performer; headliner; rakugo storyteller of the highest rank
concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
incense tray; incense burner; programme (theater); seating arrangement (in a theater)
rank; ranking order; hierarchy
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
wicket gate; wooden door; entrance to an entertainment venue (i.e. sumo arena, etc.)
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
wharf; bridge; jetty; pier
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
inattention; absent-mindedness
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
the other day; lately; recently
to become better; to improve
insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm