opening and shutting; opening and closing
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
reality; actuality; practice (as opposed to theory); truly; really; bhutakoti (limit of reality)
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
retainer; retinue; servant
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
that's true; of course; obviously
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
since when; from when; how long
ding (of a bell); bing; honk (i.e. sound of blowing one's nose); snort; heating in a microwave; cooking in a microwave
even if; even though; however; no matter how
moonsault (type of somersault)
draining hot water (e.g. from noodles)
technique; art; skill; move
name; given name; first name
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)
science (inc. mathematics, medicine, etc.); natural science; science department (university); science course; science (as a school subject)
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
in this way; thus; such; uh...
all-Japan; all-Japan championships; (Japanese) national championships
championship; title (of champion)
maid; helper; help; assistance
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
entrance; admission; entering