to be on the verge of; to be about to; to be on the point of
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
terrible; awful; I don't even want to talk about it; without reason; inevitable; that's just how it is
underwear; undergarment; underclothes; lingerie
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
clearing one's throat; cough
to change places (with); to be replaced (with, by); to be changed; to change (seats, shifts, etc.; with someone); to switch; to exchange
to come to see; to come and see; to visit
turtleneck; turtle-necked sweater; polo-neck(ed) sweater
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
throw; throwing; resigning (a game of shogi, go, etc.); giving up; selling at a loss; sell-off
when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally
to be offended; to get angry; to be stuffy; to be stifling; firmly (shutting one's mouth)
violently; without holding anything back; firmly; resolutely
somewhat strong; fairly strong; fairly firm
dark (skin, complexion, etc.); swarthy; tanned
difficult to understand; difficult to grasp; confusing; puzzling
reddish tinge; tinge of red; slight redness; reddishness; blush
desire to tease; desire to cause mischief
to catch fire; to be ignited; to ignite; to flare up (of an emotion, controversy, etc.); to blaze; to be ignited (of a dispute, commotion, etc.)
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
never mind!; don't worry about it
visit (to someone affected by illness or misfortune); call; letter of inquiry; letter of sympathy; dealing (a hit); striking (a blow)
to be stunned; to be surprised; (lit.) one's eyes turn into dots (as in a cartoon)
wash basin; wash bowl (incl. portable bowl in a public bath)
close call; narrow escape; hair's breadth; narrowly; just in time; by a hair's breadth
cannot be helped; unavoidable
and what is worse; to make matters worse
to speak with an accent; to mispronounce; to be corrupted (of word)
stretch (of a material); stretch material; stretch (exercise); stretching; stretch; straight (course)
seiza; kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles
feeling guilty; having a guilty conscience; having qualms about
to be at a complete loss; to be without recourse; to be completely stymied; to have absolutely no idea what to do
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
tepid water; lukewarm water; comfortable; easy; relaxed
to soak; to dip; to steep; to moisten; to wet
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort