or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
to have come; to be here; to be popular; to be fashionable; to be angry; to have blown one's lid
apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation; apprentice; trainee; probationer
love birds; sickeningly sweet and soppy couple
early evening (usu. from 3pm to 6pm); dusk
shopping; purchased goods
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing
all; entire; whole; altogether
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence; pretense; (a customer) coming to restaurant, ryokan, etc. without a reservation or introduction
that far; so far; to that extent; stop!; not one step further!
fact; truth; reality; in fact; actually
to lean against; to recline on; to lean on; to rely on; to depend on
after a bath; after taking a bath; large towel used after taking a bath; yukata worn after taking a bath
already; previously; before; undeniably; unmistakably
war readiness; combat preparedness; readiness for battle
nature; spontaneity; natural airhead
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve; to transfer (phone call)
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
religion; religious affiliation; belief; religious activity
I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
route; path; channel (e.g. sales, distribution)
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with (skillfully); handling (well); managing
(a person's) appearance from behind; person as seen from behind; back view; retreating figure
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
in any case; at any rate; anyhow; anyway; as you know; for you see