pursuit of knowledge; studying; learning; training; completing a course
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
misfortune; bad luck; ill luck; ill fortune
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
live-in domestic service; live-in apprenticeship; public duty; public service
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
timidly; nervously; hesitantly; trembling (with fear)
joining a political party
step; stair; grade; rank; counter for breaks in written language (or speech, etc.); dan
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to be rested; to feel at ease; to repose; to be relieved
busy; having no (free) time
with a clunk; with a clank; the sound of a sudden decrease (in profits, vigor, etc.)
soundly (sleeping); fast (asleep)
glasses; eyeglasses; spectacles; judgment; judgement; discrimination
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
make-up; get-up; disguise; costume
to walk about; to walk around; to walk to and fro; to pace around; to wander
ticket; coupon; bond; certificate
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
while doing over and over; repeatedly
pretending not to know; feigning ignorance
suddenly; unexpectedly; by chance; accidentally; lightly; nimbly
to be conspicuous; to stand out
to run around trying to escape; to run from place to place
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk
eggplant (Solanum melongena); aubergine
tsukemono; Japanese pickled vegetables
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
thereupon; shortly thereafter