almost; nearly; for the most part; roughly; approximately; about
role; part; job; assignment
at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
to knock (someone) off their feet; to knock down; to send flying; to strike; to drive away (one's sorrows, worries, etc.); to dispel
very great; enormous; serious
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
all at once (usu. of payment); at one go
to lose (money, etc.); to suffer a loss; to waste (one's time, efforts, etc.); to bring to naught; to feel disappointed (e.g. by missing out on something); to suffer a (perceived) loss
in addition to that; furthermore; moreover; by; with
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
white heat; incandescence; (emitting) white light; becoming excited; getting heated (e.g. of a discussion); reaching a climax
with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay
to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below; to wedge; to play a wedge
to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make (someone) laugh; to amuse
aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing
smell; scent; aura; whiff; faint, mist-like pattern along the temper line of a Japanese sword
fine weather (i.e. little or no clouds); fair weather; clear weather; clear sky; fair skies
to look up (at); to look upwards; to respect; to look up to
silvery, snow-capped mountain
dazzling; glaring; dazzlingly beautiful
to serve; to work for; to attend
mistress (of the house); hostess; landlady; proprietress
lady attendant; female servant; lady's maid; waiting maid
silver (Ag); silver (color); silver (medal, prize, etc.); silver coin; silver general; bank; (arch.) money
tray; family; household; Obon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
to rise (of smoke, steam, etc.); to go up
ceramics; pottery and porcelain
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
rest; break; recess; intermission
how; in what way; how about; questionable
strange; odd; unusual; eccentric; peculiar
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
amusement; fun; brief entertainment
to attract notice; to catch the eye; to stand out
beautiful face; good looks; beauty