tsk-tsk (used to indicate that someone is mistaken); tut-tut
self-satisfied look; triumphant expression
term; period; time frame; time limit; deadline; cutoff (date)
to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be reverent; to be purified
one's bosom friend; kindred-spirit
to treat (someone) to (something); to give (someone) a treat; to buy (someone a meal, drink, etc.); to be extravagant; to live in luxury
to pay back a debt; to have one's revenge; to settle a score; to get back at someone
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
something small; something petty; trifle
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
lunch break; noon recess; noon rest period
aim; goal; prospect; outlook
help; assistance; service
methodical; precise; meticulous; wooden post that has been carved to have a rounded corner with grooves running along either side of it
door (esp. Japanese-style); shutter; window shutter; (arch.) entrance (to a home); (arch.) narrows
to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to enter one's ears (e.g. of water)
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of; serving (in the military, congress, etc.)
still more; to say nothing of; not to mention; still less
(spinning) around; while revolving; with a curl; with a whirl; (coiling) around
carrying (someone) on one's back (esp. a child); piggyback ride; (arch.) last; (arch.) end
first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
greeting; a fine thing to say
pleased to make your acquaintance
causing a stir; causing a commotion; making a fuss; troublemaker; person who causes a stir
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
to encamp; to take up positions
sitting feel (of a seat); seating comfort
to have a rumor circulating
bad move (in chess, shogi, etc.); poor decision; bad move
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones; in secret; stealthily
(undesirable but) inseparable relationship
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
good-looking guy; handsome man; hunk; Adonis; cool guy
to come to see; to come and see; to visit
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
agreement; concurrence; conformance; compliance
gleaming; shining; glistening
outrageous lie; outright lie
censure; denunciation; (verbal) attack; blaming
farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than