nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
to unravel; to untie; to break into small pieces (of fish, meat, etc.); to relax; to ease
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
to consult with; to discuss; to confer; to deliberate
things on hand; things in stock; money on hand; money in one's wallet; on hand; in stock
seasoning; flavour; condition; state; (state of) health; physical condition
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
sensible; clever; smart; decent; tasteful
smoothly; easily; readily
apple (fruit); apple tree (Malus pumila)
cheese; tee (piping); T-joint; cheese (said when taking a photograph)
umeboshi; pickled dried ume; pickled dried plum
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
city; Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly
late summer heat; lingering summer heat
dripping with sweat; bathed in perspiration
lapping (e.g. of waves against the shore); steadily (advancing); gradually (approaching); sufficient (of the amount of liquid needed to cover a submerged object); just enough; (arch.) speedily
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
to be reflected; to harmonize with (harmonise); to come out (photo); to be projected; to be displayed (on a screen)
around the world; throughout the world
to stop walking; to pause
the teens (10-19); teenage; the tenth generation
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
to curse; to put a curse on; to detest intensely
wealthy; rich; affluent; well-off
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
escaping the summer heat; going somewhere cooler during the summer; summering
street; quarter; district; area
clanging; empty; deserted