drawing a katana and attacking in the same stroke; doing (something) suddenly and without warning; doing without prior notice
inspection of personal belongings (e.g. before entering a venue)
enforcement; implementation; putting into practice; carrying out; operation; working (e.g. working parameters)
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
above; over; top; summit; surface; on (top of); the above (in a piece of writing)
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
don't you think?; indicates question
gaudy; showy; garish; loud
make-up; makeup; cosmetics; decoration; dressing; veneer
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
to tell X from Y; to distinguish; to know (one thing) from (another)
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to be captivated (by); to be infatuated (with)
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
occupation; profession; job; vocation; career; trade
first place; first rank; units position (of a number)
hostess (in a hostess bar)
lamentable; deplorable; regrettable; sad; wretched
lately; recently; nowadays; terribly; awfully; extremely
to long for; to yearn for; to hanker after; to be attracted by; to be drawn to; to aspire to
you are quite right; reasonable; natural; just
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
with a friendly grin; smilingly
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; indulgent
to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up
to buy again; to buy anew
part-time job; side job; part-time worker; part-timer
big welcome; welcoming greatly; being very welcome
society; the world; the times
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
not less than ...; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; the above; the above-mentioned
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
is that so?; I see; right; oh
to be profitable; to yield a profit
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)