a dime a dozen; two a penny
to constrict one's chest; to wring one's heart; to wrench one's heart
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; by the way
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
curiosity of fear; urge to look at something frightening; wanting to take a peek at something unpleasant
to warp; to curve; to arch; to bend backward (body or body part, e.g. fingers)
contours of one's body; figure
to become completely dry; to dry out; to dry up; to parch
field of flowers; flower garden; flower bed
small stream; brooklet; murmuring (as of a stream)
to freeze (of one's body); to be frozen; to become numb (with cold); to be chilled
nape (of the neck); nucha
body odor; body odour; personal odor; personal odour; characteristic (of someone)
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
inn with hot spring facilities; hot spring inn; hot spring ryokan; onsen ryokan
racket; paddle (in table-tennis)
after a bath; after taking a bath; large towel used after taking a bath; yukata worn after taking a bath
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
to return a punch; to strike back; to hit (the ball) straight back; to plow up; to plough up; to renovate (cotton fabric)
painful; heartrending; trying; oppressive; suffocating; miserable
to reject; to repulse; to repel; to bounce back; to counterattack; to strike back
couple who only go through the motions of being husband and wife
to treat as a joke; to do jokingly
tenugui; (hand) towel (usu. thin cotton cloth)
sashimi (raw sliced fish, shellfish or crustaceans)
pottery; earthenware; yakimono; flame-broiled food (esp. fish); tempered blade
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
Wednesday; shaved ice (served with flavored syrup); water (fifth of the five elements)
to open up (to someone); to become unreserved; to lower one's guard; to become friendly (with); to feel at ease; to take a relaxed attitude (to)
likes and dislikes; tastes; preferences; pickiness (esp. about food); choosiness; fussiness
to comb (out); to card; to untangle (hair); to thin (hair); to reduce in volume
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
cackling (sound of shrill laughter)
bubble; foam; froth; suds; lather; head (on beer)
carbonic acid; carbonated water; carbonated drink; baking soda; sodium carbonate