to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
to hear; to hear by chance; to hear by accident; to catch (the sound)
to be needed; to be wanted
knowing; (an) acquaintance
potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
when it becomes; when it comes to
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
with the exception of; excepting; excluding
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
story; tale; talk; discussion
being together; going together; matching (clothing); going together
stuffed toy; stuffed animal; plush toy; soft toy; cuddly toy
to like; to love; to be fond of
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
sorry; excuse me; thank you
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
now; the present time; just now; another; more
training; education; stocking up; laying in; preparation (e.g. ingredients); girl studying to become a geisha
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that...; trying to...
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages
to exchange (messages, greetings, arguments, etc.); to intersect; to cross; ... with one another; ... to each other
education; schooling; training; culture; cultivation; education
charge; duty; person in charge; connection; linking
tatami room; dinner party in a tatami room with a geisha or maiko