idle gossip; foolish talk; yarn
to sniff out; to get wind of
right; right-hand side; afore-mentioned (esp. in vertical Japanese writing); foregoing; forgoing
new edition; new compilation; new formation (of a force, unit, etc.); new organization
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
to lay in stock; to replenish stock; to procure; to learn; to find out; to take in
origin; source; birthplace; release from prison; discharge from prison; exit
primary school; elementary school; grade school
deep; profound; dense; thick; close (relationship); intense; strong
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
having; holding; wear; durability; charge; expense
miso; fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key (main) point; good part (of something); weakling
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
making different (comic) faces, esp. using small props
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice
loud laughter; hearty laugh
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
to go out for tea (or coffee, etc.)
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
small; little; slightly less than; just about; somewhat; somehow
hateful; abominable; poor-looking; amazing; fantastic; admirable
mischievous child; scamp; rascal; elf; imp
(waiting) impatiently; (spending) many a weary day; each moment seeming like an eternity
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
movement; transfer; migration; mobile; moving; traveling
to let (someone) play; to keep (someone) amused; to leave idle; to not make use of; to do; to do
to hunt out; to flush out; to round up; to impress; to recruit
tightness (of money, financial conditions, etc.); pressure; stringency; being strained (of a situation); being tense; being pressing