(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
seriously; in earnest; for real; all out; really; with a will
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
memories; recollections; reminiscence
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
to bite into; to sink one's teeth into
anpan; bread roll filled with red bean paste
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
both hands; both arms; ten
previous engagement; prior contract
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
doing things at one's own pace (e.g. slower than others); doing things one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
bento; Japanese box lunch
shyness; fear of strangers; stranger anxiety
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
entry to school or university; matriculation; enrolment (in university, etc.) (enrollment)
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
image (in one's mind); impression; (computer) image; depiction (e.g. of a product); rendition
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
squirrel (any mammal of family Sciuridae); Japanese squirrel (Sciurus lis)
chewing; mastication; digestion (e.g. of words); assimilation; comprehension
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
(school) athletic festival; sports day; field day
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
feeling; sense; impression
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured