strange; weird; odd; strange thing; strange person
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
(not so) much; (not) very
the other day; a few days ago
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
private; confidential; informal; secret; (within the) family circle; (on the) inside
condition; figure; appearance; voice
technique; art; skill; move
that; the matter in question
just a minute; small quantity
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
impossible; unlikely; improbable
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
long ago; already; a long time ago
without; but if; otherwise; or else
really; truly; indeed; good grief
another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
same; similar; (just) like; equal
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
unshakable; immovable; undeniable
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
student; student who performs housework in exchange for meals and lodging; houseboy (attending school or university)
period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
craving; longing; thirsting
to get; to obtain; to come by; to find
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
the Wakatake Variety Theater
entertainment hall (for rakugo, manzai, magic, music, etc.); vaudeville theater (theatre); music hall
often; frequently; lightly (of a movement); easily; simply
time (three times, each time, etc.); times