even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
once in a lifetime; once in one's life
office work; clerical work; administration; business; affairs
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
slot (e.g. dispensing tickets); outlet
to put one's strength into
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
charm; attractiveness; courtesy; ingratiating behaviour; entertainment; amusement
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
preemptive strike; preemptive attack; first strike
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with
backward glance; sidelong glance; faceless ghost with an eye in its rump
to roll; to wheel; to turn over; to tip over; to leave; to buy and sell (quickly for a profit)
to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit-in (in protest)
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
the very start; the very beginning
hegemony; leadership; initiative
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
breath; breathing; tone; mood
to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to absorb; to soak up
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
June; sixth month of the lunar calendar
pleasant smell; aroma; fragrance; pleasant-smelling vegetation
Yamaguchi (city, prefecture)
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
to look downwards (at); to lower one's gaze; to drop one's eyes
meeting together; introduction; costarring; appearing together; being matched; facing off
person concerned; interested party; related party
step; stride; counter for steps
to step forward; to volunteer
grave; solemn; serious; harsh (e.g. truth); hard; strict
ceremony; rite; ritual; service
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
engagement gift; (ceremonial) exchange of engagement gifts