this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
high-quality goods; choice goods
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle; frond; foliage
equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
under-shoulder swing-down; technique of grasping the arm of the opponent, the moment he comes forward, while stepping out of line and pushing down on the shoulder blade with the other hand, thus pulling him down; dodging; parrying (questions); disappointment; letdown
first class plus; extra special
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
ordinary; average; run-of-the-mill
thank you for waiting; sorry to have kept you waiting
to correct oneself; to restate
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
one bow; one salute; one greeting
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
elegance; refinement; grace; aroma
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
long hair (usu. of a man)
to repair; to mend; to change; to alter; to put back; to put away; to cure
unsightly; ugly; unseemly; indecent; deplorable; disgraceful
pronunciation; production of sound
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
to get to the main subject; to move on to the main topic; to get down to business
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
to hold out; to extend (e.g. a hand); to present; to submit; to sacrifice; to give (up)
paltry sum of money; small change; odd money; pittance; chicken feed
to be stingy (with); to skimp (on)
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
to arrive home; to return
it is I who should say so
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
(one's) exclusive use; private use; dedicated use; use for a particular purpose; exclusive use (of particular products); using only (e.g. a certain brand)