to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
going in and out; entering and exiting; visiting regularly; frequenting; income and expenditure; incomings and outgoings; increase and decrease
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
to come for the first time; to become for the first time
popular name; common name; given name
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
to wear extra clothes; to dress formally
clean; hygienic; sanitary; pure; virtuous; immaculate
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
to face; to go towards; to head towards
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
Western-influenced; occidental-looking; exotic; (lit.) smelling of butter
looks; personal appearance; features
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
at first; initially; in the beginning
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
to turn towards; to point
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed
these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
just the other day; quite recently
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
Awaya Noriko (1907.8.12-1999.9.22)
new face; newcomer; rookie; modern humans (from Cro-Magnon man onwards)
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
hey; you; hey; hey; hold on; yo
name; given name; first name
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
study; learning; tutorial
house of parliament (congress, diet, etc.); graduate school; postgraduate school; institution (often medical); institutional building; sub-temple; minor temple building