to take down in notes (meeting minutes, etc.); to apply (concepts, ideas, etc. to specific processes or methods); to drop into something (e.g. a bag); to entice; to lure
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
to hang; to suspend; to dangle; to swing; to carry
long (time that has passed); old (story)
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
world; society; people; the public
to flip-flop; to do an about-face; (lit.) to flip over one's hand; to do something easy
humorous; funny; amusing; laughable; hilarious; comical
to make a great fuss; to raise a hue and cry; to make an uproar; to clamour
banter; raillery; ridicule; teasing; making fun of
malicious gossip; backbiting; speaking ill behind someone's back
farewell; adieu; goodbye; so long
regret; flesh, blood vessels and fat from around chicken heart (usu. served as yakitori)
to reach back into one's memory; to search one's mind; to recall
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; known as; so to speak
to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to wedge oneself into; to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below
(it) goes without saying; needn't be said; that should rather be left unsaid
beginning; outset; first; onset
circumstances; condition; to arrange; to manage; to lend money; to raise money
having no thought for; having no consideration for; disregarding; overlooking; (arch.) being found not guilty (in an Edo-period court); (arch.) acquittal
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
to resort to violence; to perform a drastic act
at least; at most; (even) just
to spread; to be propagated
firmly rooted; deep-seated
to change (lower-body clothing: shoes, pants, skirt, etc.); to put on (the wrong shoes)
to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
tummy; tumtum; bang-bang; pop-pop; without reservation; unreservedly
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
(disposable) shopping bag; carrier bag
vinegared rice rolled in nori (laver)
PET bottle (clear plastic beverage bottle)
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
two (long cylindrical things)
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage
good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show
component; factor; item (e.g. in list); element (e.g. in array); member (e.g. data structure)