recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
I; me; myself; (arch.) we; (arch.) us; (arch.) ourselves
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
damn; damn it; feces; excrement; damn; damned; very
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
father; dad; husband; you; he
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
preface; introduction; lead in (to a joke, question, etc.); lead up; payment in advance (by bank transfer); swinging (one's body) forward
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
unreasonable request; asking for something unreasonable
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
drawing; picture; diagram; sight; scene
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
to watch over; to watch attentively
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
to become extremely serious (in attitude); to look solemn; to assume a solemn air
father (esp. used in samurai families prior to the Meiji period)
to become greasy; to become oily; to be loud and garish
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
short joke; quick one-liner; one-shot joke
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned