lunch break; noon recess; noon rest period
to ask a question; to ask questions
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
to probe; to search; to sound out; to investigate
just like that; quite so; I agree; (lit.) that street
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (handbills, etc.); to spread (rumours, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off
secret; private; surreptitious
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
decisively; decidedly; boldly; precisely; exactly
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
intimate friend; close friend; bosom buddy; chum
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
surely; certainly; without doubt
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
core; heart (of the matter); point; crux; kernel
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
sticking; clinging; with a smack (e.g. sitting down); hard; all over; thickly
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
to have an idea; to have a clue
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
what do you want?; can I help you?
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
wagashi; traditional Japanese confectionery
scattering; leaflets; sushi rice in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top; writing in an irregular hand
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
cake served with tea; teacake
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)