to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten
in the middle of something; busy with something; in commotion as a result of something untoward happening; currently importing or capturing data
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (of China; 9-23 CE)
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
to wear (from the shoulders down); to put on; to take (the blame, responsibility); to bear
in order; in turn; one by one
rival; competitor; competition
appearance; emergence; advent; arrival; showing up; coming to existence
to lash out at; to flare up at; to fly at; to turn on
to be blown off; to blow off; to blow away; to vanish; to disappear; to be dispelled
here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; now and then; from time to time; occasionally
for today; for the time being
yukata; light cotton kimono worn in the summer or used as a bathrobe
in preparation; (shop) not yet open for business
collaborator; cooperator; coworker; ally
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
noisily; clamorously; incessantly (complaining, pestering, etc.); going on and on; loudly (crying); wailing
to reach out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to get involved in; to embark on; to start a fight; to get physical with
in the same way as; just like
to sink (e.g. a ship); to submerge; to lower (e.g. one's body into a chair); to floor (an opponent)
to boil strongly; to be excited
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
mother; mom; wife; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); she
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
great success; big hit; (hitting the) jackpot; big win; being right on the mark (of a prediction); being bang on
to be talked about; to get a name for oneself; to get publicity
end; conclusion; last; final; once ...; the moment ... (, that's it)
one (thing); one piece; one item
to miss a meal; to lose the means to make one's livelihood
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
gaping (e.g. mouth, wound); (opening) wide; snapping up (e.g. bait); biting into (food); snatching; stealing
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short