fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape)
myself; yourself; I; me; you
Hyogo (prefecture); armory; armoury; arsenal
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
circumstances; condition; to arrange; to manage; to lend money; to raise money
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
no problem; it doesn't matter
alone; by oneself; on one's own
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
portrait photo; mug shot; face shot; photograph of a person's face
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
greatly; very much; thanks a lot
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
company; corporation; workplace
reform bill; reform proposal; amendment
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
someone (unspecified, but someone in particular); a certain person
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
equality; impartiality; evenness
ex-husband; former husband
police; police officer; police station
going along voluntarily to be questioned by police
company management; managing a company