pronunciation; reading (e.g. of a kanji); way of reading (out loud); interpretation (e.g. of a text); reading
above the knee; on one's lap
attaching and detaching; putting on and removing
fully equipped (particularly with reference to cars)
shortcut; taking a shortcut; (keyboard) shortcut; short-cut hairstyle for women
vehement objection; bitter opposition
prejudice; bias; distorted view
to be sorry; to beg someone's pardon; to be much obliged; to be grateful; to be amazed; to be greatly impressed
to be constricted; to tighten (in the middle); to narrow
worn-out; run-down; shabby; tattered; dilapidated
eight minutes; triangular-swept clerical script (clerical script whose horizontal lines end in a noticeable triangular tail)
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
cheerfully; joyously; joyfully; happily; lightheartedly; excitedly
I'm off (and will be back later); see you later; to go (and then come back)
trouble; bother; annoyance
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
apprehension; misgivings; uneasiness; fear; anxiety
how; in what way; how about; questionable
gradual (destruction); progressive (dismantlement)
even so (expressing frustration, etc.); still
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
thermos bottle; vacuum flask
shrill; strident; sharp (pain, e.g. headache, earache); ice-cold; very cold
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
to drink up; to drink to the last drop; to drink (a glass) dry; to drain (one's glass); to empty; to down (a drink)
yeah, yeah; whatever; yes; sure; hello; giddy-up
blood relationship; blood relative
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review
if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if not ...; unless ...; have to ...; must ...
unceremonious party; free and easy gathering; party with no regard for formal etiquette or status
trouble; quarrel; difficulties; complication; tangle
(more than) enough; too much; bitterly; extremely; keenly