for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
only natural; no wonder; as expected; of course; as it should be
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
darn it!; darn!; oops!; oh dear!; oh no!
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
elder brother; one's senior; older man; man older than oneself
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
to bring someone happiness; to make someone happy
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
scene; view; prospect; outlook
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone