always; all the time; never; usual; regular
such; like that; that sort of; very
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; not; 's
metal ring; metal hoop; metal band; trivet
study; library; bookstore; bookshop; publishing company
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
presumptuous; impertinent; impudent; ridiculous; laughable; absurd
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
to stick into; to pierce; to run into
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
boorish; inelegant; unpolished; unromantic; tactless
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
lecture (esp. special engagement by noted speaker); lecture meeting (event with one or more lectures)
signing; autograph session
to swing one's arms greatly while walking; to act freely; to be brazen
to be; to exist; to have; to be located; to be equipped with; to happen
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
state-supported provincial temple (Nara period)