such ... as; or some such
(spoken) line (in a play, film, comic, etc.); one's lines; comment; remark; stock phrase; set phrase
to resound; to be heard far away; to reverberate; to shake; to come (home); to remain (with someone)
to turn; to rotate; to go around; to circle; to make the rounds (of); to go around (several places); to go by way of
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
opposite; reverse; contrary; front and back; parallel to; back to back
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
light; easy; non-serious; minor
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to hum (a tune); to sing to oneself; to croon
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
blond hair; blonde hair; golden hair
girl (usu. between 7 and 17); young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryō period)
living room (Western style); sitting room
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to sit (down); to have a seat; to be seated; to assume (a position); to take on (a duty); to occupy (a post)
to find; to discover; to come across; to be used to seeing; to be familiar with
sister-in-law (spouse's older sister or older brother's wife); older stepsister; older adopted sister; non-blood-related older sister
and (concurrently; e.g. chauffeur and secretary); in addition to; at the same time; cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study)
guardian; protector; patron; parent
(I) will; (I) shall; let's; (I) wonder (if); might it be (that)
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; penis; (one's) thing
kitchen; financial situation; finances
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
thuddingly; plumping down (like a heavy weight)
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
prickling; stinging; tingling
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
near; close (to); nearby; (drawing) near; approaching; almost here