hello; good day; good afternoon
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
suffix appended to somebody else's family members
opportunity; occasion; (arch.) order; (arch.) sequence; (arch.) successor
in a crowd; in droves; crawling (of insects); swarming; dragging (e.g. along the ground); trailing
to accompany; to go with; to go together
noisily; clamorously; incessantly (complaining, pestering, etc.); going on and on; loudly (crying); wailing
to say to each other; to exchange (jokes, comments, etc.); to quarrel; to dispute
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
old friend; old acquaintance
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
first 10 days of the month
information; news; report; reward; retribution
change of air; change of scenery
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
reception; acceptance; enjoyment; being given
even; even if; even though; because of; on the grounds that
it's best to; it's safest to; there's nothing better than
having vague fears; feeling alarmed; feeling gloomy (about the future); feeling apprehension
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled
laughing at an inappropriate time; not being able to hold back one's laughter; scornful laughter; snicker; snigger
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
to become used to seeing; to be familiar with
whereabouts; place where one is; position; location
lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap
bulky; massive; thick; heavy
way; method; means; (technical) specification
overcoat; greatcoat; cloak; wrap; mantle
thin (paper, cloth, porcelain, etc.); of thin make; superficial (knowledge, critique, etc.); shallow; slight wound; slight cut
whether one likes it or not; inevitably; unavoidably; compulsorily; by force
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)