that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
expert; learned person; doctor; PhD; instructor at the imperial court (ritsuryo period); pitch and length marks (to accompany a Buddhist liturgical chant, etc.)
hypothesis; supposition; assumption; tentative theory
formation; molding; making up; repair (e.g. plastic surgery); replacement; -plasty
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase
dazzling; glaring; dazzlingly beautiful
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
both hands; both arms; ten
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
lowest seat; foot of the table; seat furthest from the seat of honour; lowest rank; bottom (e.g. of the class)
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
one foot; one leg; one of a pair (of shoes or socks)
to bear; to stand; to endure; to put up with
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
in succession; one by one
stepping stones; stone skipping; ducks and drakes
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
cheerful; buoyant; lighthearted
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
very high; high up; aloft; only; merely; just
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
to lose sight of; to miss
to burst into flames; to fire (of a gun); to fan a fire with one's breath