in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
to become completely chilled
valuable (object); negotiable (instrument)
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
kindergarten (in Japan, non-compulsory education from age 3 until primary school); preschool
Mother's Day (2nd Sunday of May)
drawing; painting; doodling; sketching
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
actually; in fact; as a matter of fact
to climb over; to get over; to overcome (a difficulty, obstacle, etc.); to surmount; to surpass (a predecessor); to overtake
end; final; end of life; death; never; not at all
to see (someone) off; to escort; to watch (someone or something) go out of sight; to follow with one's eyes; to let (a bus, pitch, etc.) go by; to let pass; to postpone
shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet; shirt (outerwear; usu. with collar and buttons)
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
Hamburg steak; hamburger steak
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
lost child; lost person; stray child; missing child
to take (someone to a place); to take (someone) with one; to take along; to lead away
paper strip (around parcels, banknotes, etc.)
older sister; lass; young lady
to cramp; to be cramped; to get a cramp (in)
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
gallant; manly; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; chivalrous
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
upper arm; (arch.) lower arm
elbowing (someone); rejection; rebuff
to be offended; to get angry; to be stuffy; to be stifling; firmly (shutting one's mouth)
to give a little chuckle; to let out a giggle
handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
to come off (of a button, handle, lid, etc.); to go away (of a fever, pain, swelling, etc.); to disappear; to be harvested; to be picked; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
thanks; gratitude; appreciation; thankfulness
new rice; first rice crop of the year; novice; beginner; newcomer
great; excellent; distinguished; important; awful; terrible
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
to summon courage; to be brave
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear