normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
to make a success in life
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
to hold in one's mouth (without biting, before chewing or swallowing, etc.)
verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
infancy; childhood; tender age
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability
to distinguish oneself; to stand out
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
broth; soup (esp. miso soup)
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
swallowing without chewing; swallowing (e.g. a story); accepting without questioning
to forget to say; to forget to mention
having a meal (before doing something); fortifying oneself with a meal
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
just because; even if; even though
separate room; another room; special room; (arch.) concubine (of a noble)
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
around-the-clock; (working) day and night
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
soup containing rice cakes and vegetables (New Year's dish)
news; word; tidings; omen
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with