story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
to do exactly what one is told to do; to be subservient; to be easily controlled
nothing but; except; no more than
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
two persons; two people; pair; couple
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
good(-tasting); nice; delicious; attractive (offer, opportunity, etc.); appealing; convenient
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
to go to and from (a place); to go back and forth between; to go to (school, work, etc.); to attend; to circulate (e.g. blood, electricity); to be communicated (e.g. thought)
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
to come fluttering in (e.g. leaves, snow, flowers, etc.); to come dancing in; to drop in unexpectedly; to happen unexpectedly
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
koto (13-stringed Japanese zither); (arch.) stringed instrument
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); good work; see you; goodbye; tiredness; fatigue
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
to sit (down); to have a seat; to be seated; to assume (a position); to take on (a duty); to occupy (a post)
Echigo (former province located in present-day Niigata Prefecture)
shop; store; someone who sells (something) or works as (something); someone with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
next work (book, film, etc.); next title; next release
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward