simply; merely; only; solely
independence of will or action; self-direction; autonomy; initiative; identity
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
to dwell (in); to exist (within); to stay (at); to stop (at); to be in the womb (of an unborn child); to be part of a constellation
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
moving (dwelling, office, etc.); changing residence
to repeat; to do over again
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
to wait; to await; to look forward to; to depend on; to need
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
before; prior to; ago; the past; before; previously
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
at that time; in those days
... years old; age (of) ...
to move (house); to change residence
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
lucky; nice!; score!; bingo!
exactly; precisely; just; just (like); as if; as though
kindergarten (in Japan, non-compulsory education from age 3 until primary school); preschool
drama; theatre; theater; play
supporting role (actor); minor role
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
to wake up; to awake; to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to come to one's senses
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
century; hundred years; (fig.) a long time
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
fast; quick; early; soon; premature; too soon
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
don't you think?; indicates question
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; distinguished; unrivaled; surpassing (e.g. beauty)
(level of) comfort (in the place one lives)
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)