nothing but; except; no more than
to shift one's attention to; to shift one's focus on
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering; to get into a panic; to make a fuss; to make a scene
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
sorry; apologetic; remorseful
applicant; candidate; volunteer
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
no!; no no!; no, not at all
to hear a rumor; to get wind of
come, come; come; come now; here you go; here; when handing something
to attend on; to wait on; to accompany; to escort; to chaperone
to be eloquent; to have a way with words
cased; boxed; precious; cherished; girl who has been sheltered from the world; one's special talent
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
to drop by; to stop by; to drop in; to approach; to draw near; to come close (to)
tea house; wayside tea stall; coffee shop; kissaten
naked; bare; uncovered; frank; open; blunt
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé (rectangular dessert, usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (flyers, etc.); to give out; to shake off (a pursuer, companion, etc.); to give the slip
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
old couple; elderly couple
management (of a house, store, etc.); administration; cutting up and serving food; cut and fill (e.g. earthwork)
shopping; purchased goods
(short) rest; breather; break
there it is; there it comes; got it; of course; it figures; I knew it
kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes
to say something additional; to add (to what was said before)
to keep (a person) waiting
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
trying to think of a way (to do); devising means (to do); working out (how to do); contriving (to raise money); managing
knot; tying; bundle; lumping; conclusion; ending
buying; shopping; buyer; purchase
complicated; complex; intricate; confusing; difficult; troublesome
to exaggerate; to overstate