mirin; type of sweet rice wine used in cooking
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
worldwide; global; international; world-famous; world-class
minority; (sexual, ethnic) minority; minority group
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.); coverage
pilchard (esp. Japanese pilchard, Sardinops melanostictus); sardine
(small) stone; rock; pebble
behaving outrageously as though there were no one around; acting without consideration for others; arrogance; audacity; insolence
restoration; recovery; rehabilitation; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort
dango; dumpling (usu. sweet); ball-shaped object; something round; lump; group
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
hasty; rash; rushed; hurried; impatient; impetuous
same feeling; same sentiment; same opinion; sympathy; agreement; concurrence
manners; behavior; behaviour
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
handwriting; handwritten; hand-drawn; hand-painted
kuma bamboo grass (Sasa veitchii); Veitch's bamboo
tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation; making tea; brown; (arch.) mockery
it is written that ...; ... is written; it says ...; it reads ...
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
intimacy; affection; familiarity
fully; luxuriantly; fluffy; plump; soft and full
figure; body shape; build; somatotype; biotype; habitus
call; summons; call; invocation; usher who calls the names of wrestlers, sweeps the ring, etc.; telephone number at which a person without a telephone can be reached; (arch.) box-shaped area containing clean water for rinsing oneself (in an Edo-period bathhouse)
in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
like a decent person; human
preservation society; conservation society
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
not at all; don't worry about it; forget about it
taking a breather; relaxation; rest; vent; ventilation opening
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly