to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
to take; to catch; to capture
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
that; the matter in question
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
(with) only a few left; (with) little left
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
Japanese person; Japanese people
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
heredity; (genetic) inheritance
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
indicates means of action; cause of effect; by
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
to raise; to bring up; to rear; to cultivate; to foster; to nurture
reception; acceptance; enjoyment; being given