sincere; honest; faithful
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
to walk; to go on foot; to tread (a figurative path); to follow; to advance towards (e.g. a solution); to set out (e.g. on the path to destruction, ruin, etc.)
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
love at first sight; being taken with someone at the first meeting
no matter what; whatever you say; in the end
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
birth; lineage; identity; background; provenance; origin
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
to be refined (character, manners); to be classy; to be polished
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
lover; lady-killer; sexy guy
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
fidelity; honour; honor; chastity (of a woman); faithfulness (e.g. to one's husband)
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
distant future; inevitable future; places one goes to
(a) principle; (a) reason; (a) point; some truth
gradually; by degrees; little by little; step by step
food cooked in miso; cooking in miso
edible chrysanthemum (Glebionis coronaria); crown daisy; garland chrysanthemum
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
tofu; bean curd; beancurd
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
loveable; very likeable; like very much
hottish; salty; somewhat hot; strict; harsh
miso; fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key (main) point; good part (of something); weakling
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
seven delicious flavors (flavours); blend of seven spices (cayenne, sesame, Japanese pepper, citrus peel, etc.); shichimi
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
family tradition; (arch.) wind blowing from the direction of one's home
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; being left unattended to (of one's studies, etc.); neglecting
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
to lend; to loan; to let out on hire
kitchen; financial situation
these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
of good omen; auspicious; lucky; auguring well (for); boding well (for)
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake