annoying; infuriating; provoking; irritating; aggravating; vexing
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
prey (i.e. of a predator); kill; victim (of a crime, a hoax, etc.)
fast; quick; early; soon; premature; too soon
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
nearby mountain; mountain near a human settlement
to go past; to pass; to pass by
figure of a person; figures of people; shadow of a person
to stop walking; to pause
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
coming home in the morning (after staying out all night)
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
significant; suggestive; insinuating; words or behaviour that hints at a deeper meaning
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
to dust; to remove dust; to slap; to hit (with the palm); to use up money
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
whistling (wind); blowing; fluttering (in the wind); waving; staggering; tottering
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
senior high school; high school
regular customer; regular patron; regular visitor; constant companion
from the beginning; from the first; of course; not to mention ...; not only ... but also ...
(school) athletic festival; sports day; field day
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent
no concern of mine; nothing to do with me
alone; by oneself; on one's own
at that time; in those days
remains; traces; (the sorrow of) parting; end
exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
to comb down; to smooth down
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
to wear glasses; to put on glasses
municipal office; council; city hall
staff member; employee; worker; personnel
perfect; complete; flawless
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)