beating time with one's hands; clapping to the beat; making a careless move (in go, shogi, etc.); responding to an opponent's move without proper thought
clockwork (motor, etc.); spring action
article for everyday use; domestic article
plainly; clearly; vividly
robe décolletée; low-cut dress
(skin) eruption; rash; pimple; spot; acne; boil
impeccable; unimpeachable; cannot be faulted; above reproach; beyond reproach; faultless
with a shiver (down one's spine); with a sudden chill
something (equipped) with legs; sole of foot; one's manner of walking
drawer; withdrawal (of money from an account); variety of knowledge and experience useful for handling things impromptu
to meet face-to-face; to discuss unreservedly
stopper; cork; plug; tap; faucet; stopcock
to pour (into a vessel); to fill (a cup, bowl, etc.) with; to dish out (food or drink)
chasing; metal carving; metal engraving
to contact; to get in touch with; to check in (with)
kitchen door; back door; service door; host's entrance to a tea-ceremony room
investment advisor; financial adviser
daylight hours; hours of sunshine
corporate earnings; corporate profits
in addition to; apart from
to put on a bold front; to act big; to be unyielding; to act formally; to act stiffly
weather vane; fence-sitter; opportunist
subordinate position; lower position
lower reaches (of a river); bottom; lower part; lower half (of the body, esp. the privates); feces (faeces); end
to surpass; to outdo; to excel; to tower above (the surrounding landscape)
eating with one's fingers; snitching food; snatched food; embezzlement; misappropriation; flirting
looking or acting as if one owned the place
Star Festival (held in July or August); Tanabata; Festival of the Weaver
none of your business!; don't bother me!; keep out of it!
without thinking of the consequences
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing