to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
onigiri; rice ball (often triangular, sometimes with a filling and wrapped in nori)
suffix for familiar person
reversal; return; return gift; return favour (favor); barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
not a chance; you wish!; that's not going to happen; that won't work
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
parting; separation; farewell
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
indiscrete; imprudent; unscrupulous
to be sullen; to be offended; to be huffy; to be stuffy; to be stifling; to be muggy
soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek
to stiffen; to become stiff
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
farewell; adieu; goodbye; so long
to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator); to get chilly; to cool down
beyond that point; after that
to boil; to seethe; to be oppressed by heat
island; one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
to soak into; to permeate; to penetrate
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
pitch dark; total darkness
to notice; to become aware; to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to recover consciousness; to come to oneself