between-meal snack; mid-afternoon (around 3 o'clock) snack; afternoon refreshment; afternoon tea
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
meeting up; gathering; assembly; set
to mix; to stir; to blend
how long; how much; to what extent
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
wherein; therein; thereinto
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
I see; that's right; indeed
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
study; diligence; discount; reduction
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
to like; to prefer; to be pleased by
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
tiny amount (degree, extent); paltry amount; slightest bit
to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.)
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
a great deal; very much; a lot; (arch.) with a great amount of effort
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
university; college; former central university of Kyoto (established under the ritsuryo system for the training of government administrators); the Great Learning (one of the Four Books)
not understanding; not knowing
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
to amass; to accumulate; to store; to leave unpaid
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
bye-bye; good-bye; see you; saying goodbye; parting
operation (of a machine, etc.); operating; driving; working (capital, etc.)
car; automobile; vehicle; wheel
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
(mumbling) incomprehensibly; while mumbling; mutteringly; murmuringly
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged