with a clatter; with a fling (opening a door, window, etc.); bright and clear (weather, sky, etc.); perfectly (fine weather); nicely dry (laundry, air, etc.); crisply (fried, cooked, etc.); cheerfully
to drink up; to drain (cup)
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
to be profitable (business); to pay; to be in the black
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
to see through; to see the true nature of something
being startled; getting a shock
to not take seriously; to take lightly
being independent; standing on one's own; becoming independent
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
like this; this sort; this way
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
the ways of the world; human nature
distant (from someone); aloof; estranged; knowing little (of); ill-informed (about); ignorant (of)
to grant; to give; to confer; to teach; to instruct; to impart (knowledge)
modesty; humility; being humble
as (for); for; in the capacity of
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
with all due respect; if I may make bold to ask
occupation; calling; livelihood
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
suddenly; all at once; rapidly
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
bow (weapon); archery; bow (for a violin, etc.)
something; what; why; how
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
wood grain; unpainted wood
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; (arch.) five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)
bowl (wooden); counter for bowls of food or drink
tray; family; household; O-Bon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)