to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against someone; to play (a game, match, etc.) against someone
delicious; skillful; skilled; expert
restaurant (esp. Western-style)
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
to bump into; to run into; to encounter; to meet with; to clash (of opinions, people, etc.); to conflict
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends); planetary ring
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
it was, wasn't it?; must have been; I think (it was); how might it have been?
car; automobile; vehicle; wheel; castor; caster
minced meat or fish that is seasoned and fried (usu. served on top of rice); tattered; ragged; fine; small
keema (Indian spiced minced meat)
washing one's hands; water (or basin, etc.) for washing one's hands; restroom; lavatory; hand-washing (laundry, etc.)
gargling; rinsing one's mouth
question; inquiry; enquiry
this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent
bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
to be found; to be discovered
yellowtail and daikon cooked with soy sauce
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
raisins; currants; dried grapes
fax; facsimile; fax machine
copy; photocopy; book jacket blurb; (advertising) slogan
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
to write out; to make a fair copy; to rewrite
treasure; precious article; picture of a treasure ship; money; cash