five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
deterioration; getting worse; worsening; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
passerby; pedestrian; foot passenger
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
haughty; arrogant; insolent; proud; overbearing
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
dumbfounded; speechless; flabbergasted; openmouthed (with surprise)
self-satisfied look; triumphant expression
ugly; unattractive; bad-looking; unsightly; unseemly; disgraceful
to warm (e.g. one's hands over a fire); to dry; to toast; to grill; to broil
advice (to a superior); counsel; proposal; suggestion; recommendation
middle-aged man; Buddhist priest
to get angry; to get mad; to lose one's temper; to scold; to tell (someone) off
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
that's true; of course; obviously
since one was born; (in) all one's life
continuously; the whole time; much (more); (by) far; far (away); long (ago, before, after)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
elder sister; older female friend
single word; a few words; brief comment
heart; guts; nerve; heart (of something); central part
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
end; finish; bound; limit; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
socializing; getting on with people; personal relations
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
complete; whole; perfect; safe
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
(and) then; and; thereupon; in that case; then; so
string; cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions