not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
just the other day; quite recently
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course
to be found; to be discovered
patient; unhurried; leisurely
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
very auspicious day for all types of occasions (one of the six special days in the Japanese lunisolar calendar)
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
university; college; former central university of Kyoto (established under the ritsuryo system for the training of government administrators); the Great Learning (one of the Four Books)
period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
participation; joining; entry; adherence
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
former boyfriend; ex-boyfriend
senior high school; high school
person's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility