why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
to change the subject (e.g. away from something awkward or inconvenient)
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
barren; sterile; infertile; unproductive (e.g. discussion); fruitless
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
wiping out; sweeping away; eradicating; dispelling
in order to do; for the purpose of doing; must; should
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
north of the capital; northern part of Kyoto
attacking a passerby with a sword (to test its sharpness or one's skill); samurai who tries out his sword on a passerby
to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)
visit (to a religious site, e.g. shrine, temple, grave)
chance; start; opportunity; cause; reason; excuse
summertime; summer season
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
lightly; wide (open); gapingly; suddenly; unexpectedly
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
breast; chest; pit of the stomach; solar plexus; epigastrium
jingling; jangling; clinking; lasciviously; coquettishly
babysitting; babysitter; nanny; taking care of; looking after; accompanying
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
thanks; gratitude; appreciation; thankfulness
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
to cry; to shed tears; to suffer (from); to be troubled (by); to accept (an unreasonable request, loss, etc.); to do reluctantly
going to Kyoto; visiting Kyoto
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
going on a pleasure jaunt
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
is that so?; I see; right; oh
collection (of art, stamps, etc.); collecting; collection (i.e. a range of new clothes); fashion show
splendid; nice; sufficient; satisfactory; not needing (any more of something); (already) having enough