perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
another; one more; not quite; not very good; lacking
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
to come together; to join; to get married; to become a married couple
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
noisily; clamorously; incessantly (complaining, pestering, etc.); going on and on; loudly (crying); wailing
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
Star Festival (held in July or August); Tanabata; Festival of the Weaver
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
all you want; as much as one wants
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
to bite into; to sink one's teeth into; to stick to; to cling to; to hold on to
yakisoba; fried noodles, usu. with vegetables and meat
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
to turn towards; to point
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
indirect kiss (e.g. drinking from a cup someone has just used)
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
such; like that; that sort of; very
not caring; not giving a damn
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
to attempt; to test; to try out
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group