to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
most interesting part (of a story); climax; good part; scenic spot; beautiful place
now; the present time; just now; another; more
waiting room; anteroom; antechamber; green room
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away
corsage (bouquet of flowers worn on a dress); (arch.) bodice (of a woman's dress)
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
to speak; to hear a voice
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
(another's) daughter; young lady (of pampered upbringing); woman who has never known hardship; naive woman
to shake; to sway; to waver
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
maid; female servant; hostess (in a ryokan); waitress (in a traditional restaurant); (arch.) court lady
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
don't you think?; indicates question
to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
company; friendship; association; society; acquaintance
declaration; proclamation; announcement
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
to talk on and on; to rattle on; to keep on talking (without pause)
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
being amazed; being horrified; being taken aback
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
one may well say so, but ...; even more than
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...