probably; likely; perhaps; a lot of; much; many
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
interruption; suspension; break
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
(approximate) age; years; elderly; old; older (than); senior
plump; fleshy; well-rounded; pleasant (fragrance); rich
of good character; kindhearted; good-natured
mild (climate); temperate; gentle (nature, personality, etc.); mild; moderate (statement, measure, etc.); mild
(university) president; chancellor; principal; provost
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
to telephone; to make a phone call
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
confidence; trust; faith; credit
people; (all) persons; everyone; (arch.) you (usu. plural)
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
infancy; childish; infantile; immature
hut; house; boarding house; residence hall; (arch.) one day's march (approx. 12.2 km)
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
kindergarten (in Japan, non-compulsory education from age 3 until primary school); preschool
declining birth rate; decline in the number of children; sub-replacement fertility
a few years ago; some years back
management; administration; operation; running (a business); conducting
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
northern direction; north; (legal) wife (of a nobleman); lady
schoolchild; pupil; after-school childcare
trader; dealer; businessperson; fellow trader; people in the same trade
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
after a while; a little while later; shortly afterward
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
to blame; to find fault with
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
to buy; to purchase; to buy out
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to put into words; to refer (to)
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
person in charge (of an area of work, etc.); person responsible; contact (person)