to become rounded; to roll into a ball
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
paradise; heaven; Kingdom of Heaven
good-for-nothing son; profligate son
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
pursuit of knowledge; studying; learning; training; completing a course
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
adds force or indicates command
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
how many people; a number of people
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
to lose (something); to mislay; to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
Kentucky Fried Chicken; KFC
some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
unwillingly; grudgingly; shaking head in refusal (like a child); no!; no no!
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
charge; cost; generation; age; era; a representative of; on behalf of
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
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
these days; nowadays; present day; at this time (of the day)
bookstore; bookshop; publisher; main building