tuft of hair under the temple; sideburns; sidelocks
moustache; mustache; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
tightly; tautly; (springing, straightening) up; suddenly; intuitively; instinctively
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
management; administration; operation; running (a business); conducting
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
to make a lasting impression
in name only; figurehead; (only) by name
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
chopped fish, shellfish or vegetables, dressed with (miso or other) sauce
chicken meat; fowl; poultry; bird meat
nimono; food cooked by boiling or stewing
caller; visitor; company; guest
sashimi (raw sliced fish, shellfish or crustaceans)
cannot help (feeling); unbearably; must not ...; should not ...; must ...; have to ...
to like; to prefer; to be pleased by
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
already; previously; before; undeniably; unmistakably
seasoning; flavour; flavor
(one's) favourite food; (one's) favorite food
menu; schedule; program; menu
competition; rivalry; feeling that something is worth the effort; motivation; enthusiasm
probably not; probably won't; intend not to; will not; trying not to; attempting not to; whether you ... or not
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
old age; age; old people; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) my humble self
gray or silver haired (grey)
cool-headed; level-headed; hard-headed
to be jealous of; to be envious of; to envy
temporal region; regio temporalis (capitis)
to crouch; to squat; to cower
reaction; response; reaction
tsukemono (pickled vegetables)
tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter
misfortune; bad luck; ill luck; ill fortune
vegetables or fish boiled in soy sauce
strike (e.g. in baseball, bowling)
rice bowl; tea cup; teacup
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
round, wooden container for cooked rice
to become empty; to be emptied