that's the way it is; such is life
how many years; how long; what year
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
sentiment; sentimentality
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
(not) so much; (not) that much
to tailor; to make (clothing); to train; to bring up; to make it seem like; to pass off
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
all; entire; whole; altogether
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
clothes; clothing; garments
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
general; popular; common; typical
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
one thin flat object; one sheet
two sheets (pieces) (of paper)
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
to carry around; to carry on one's person
property; fortune; means; assets
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
well-bred; of good upbringing
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
to be put in order; to be put to rights; to be disposed of; to be solved; to be finished; to be married (off)
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
to rain incessantly; to downpour
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
prop; stay; support; brace; fulcrum
to go along; to walk along; to follow
drop of water; vessel for replenishing inkstone water
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
ward; borough; city (in Tokyo); district (e.g. electoral); section; zone (e.g. postal)
waterfall; (arch.) rapids
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide