concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
admiration; being impressed (by)
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
district; area; zone; quarter; section; region
whole; entirety; to begin with; in the first place; ... the heck (e.g. "what the heck?"); ... in the world (e.g. "why in the world?")
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
old person; senior citizen; the aged; the elderly
-ish; -like; resembling; appearing to be; seeming to be
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you; you shouldn't have; it's too much
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
presentation (of a gift, prize, etc.)
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
as soon as ... is completed; as soon as ... is done; as soon as one is able to ...; as soon as one has (free time)
to be unreasonable; to whine; to act like a baby
desperately; for one's dear life
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; indulgent
influence; effect; impact
since one was born; (in) all one's life
awareness of things around one; ability to understand what is going on around oneself; judgment; judgement; discretion
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
deep down; special place in one's heart; in the back of one's mind
one day; (on) a certain day
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
literally; to the letter; literal
that day; the very same day
talented; gifted; prodigious; virtuoso; masterful
don't you think?; indicates question
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question