to go up the stairs; to climb the stairs
breaking off an engagement
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
by the way; incidentally; well; even if; no matter (what, where, how, etc.)
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
of late; lately; this part; this point; here
busy; hectic; hurried; rapid; quick; sudden
to pass (of time); to elapse
idle complaint; grumble; moha (ignorance, folly)
moving (dwelling, office, etc.); changing residence
married couple; husband and wife; man and wife
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
leaving (on, open, unfinished, etc.); (doing) continuously; constantly; keep ...-ing
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
suffix for familiar person
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
-ness; indicates assertion; come (on); come now; er; um; indicates scrutiny, critique or mistrust
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
to be treated to a meal; to be given a meal
yell (of encouragement); cheering (esp. for a school sports team)
establishment; founding; incorporation (of a business)
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
to drink up; to drink to the last drop; to drink (a glass) dry; to drain (one's glass); to empty; to down (a drink)
shell; husk; hull; pod; chaff
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
to soak (into); to permeate; to sting (of a wound, sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (e.g. with vice); to be steeped (e.g. with prejudice)
to grow cold; to get chilly; to cool down
largish; biggish; on the large side; slightly larger; a little larger
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
perishable foods; perishables
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
easy; simple; informal; offhand; cheap
to deep-fry; to make deep-fried food; to launch (fireworks, etc.); to hoist (e.g. a flag); to summon (for geishas, etc.); to call in
kushiage; deep-fried skewered meat and vegetables
another; one more; even more; (not) quite; (not) very
seasoning; flavour; flavor
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
Japanese scallop (Patinopecten yessoensis); Yesso scallop
shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes); shitake
to some extent; to a certain extent