somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
future (usually near); prospects
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)
now that; since; so long as; because
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
small tool; gadget; (stage) properties; prop; prop master
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
tearoom; tea house; tea-ceremony room; tea arbour; tea arbor
holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity
tokonoma (alcove where art or flowers are displayed)
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
to form; to shape; to make; to mold; to mould; to build up
tool; implement; means; furniture
to have meaning; to be meaningful
mouse; rat; dark gray; dark grey; slate (color, colour)
counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth
to go into; to come into; to penetrate; to become complicated
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
after a long time; for the first time in a while
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
July; seventh month of the lunar calendar
every year; yearly; annually
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
to be piled up; to lie on top of one another; to come one after another; to happen over and over; to overlap (each other); to occur at the same time
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody