at the very beginning of one's speech; the first thing (one) says after opening the mouth
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
to be reflected; to harmonize with (harmonise); to come out (photo); to be projected; to be displayed (on a screen)
appearing drowsy or intoxicated (of eyes, actions, etc.)
busy; hurried; confused; flurried
classroom; lecture room; department (in a university); class; lessons; school (for a particular discipline)
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
after the end (of something); post-
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
to become animated; to liven up; to become active
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
to enter; to go into; to break into; to join; to enroll; to contain; to hold
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
retreating figure; appearance from behind
old person; elderly person; trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement pay; senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate); important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
planning; project; plan; design
participation; joining; entry; adherence
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
in drops; dripping; gently (sloping); sluggishly; endlessly; leisurely
to make one's rounds; to patrol
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
difference; variation; difference
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
in the manner of an old person; like that of an old person; fusty; old-fashioned; fogyish
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
September; ninth month of the lunar calendar
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long