such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
already; yet; soon; shortly; further; more
year by year; annually; every year; from year to year
fast; quick; early; soon; premature; too soon
disliking; not wanting; unpleasant; disagreeable; no!; quit it!
Chinese silvergrass (Miscanthus sinensis); maiden grass; susuki grass
dango; dumpling (usu. sweet); ball-shaped object; something round; lump; group
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
Moon; month; moonlight; (a) moon; natural satellite
the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade
height; stature; length (esp. of clothing); all (one has); everything; magnificence (of a waka poem, etc.)
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
good(-tasting); nice; delicious; attractive (offer, opportunity, etc.); appealing; convenient
that; that thing; that person; then; that time; that place (over there); down there (i.e. one's genitals)
discouraged; dispirited; despondent
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to turn; to rotate; to go around; to circle; to make the rounds (of); to go around (several places); to go by way of
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
cooperation; collaboration; help; support
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
to come to the point; to get straight to the point; to speak frankly; to speak plainly; to talk straight
to become familiar with; to get used to; to become accustomed to; to come to fit; to go (well) with; to suit
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
to live up to expectations; to meet expectations
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
(in spite of) being old enough to know better
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to be worried; to be troubled
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
-ness; indicates assertion; come (on); come now; er; um; indicates scrutiny, critique or mistrust
one's post; place of work; workplace
on good terms (with); on friendly terms (with); (getting along) well; in harmony; happily; peacefully