polite; courteous; careful; close; overly courteous; overly careful
to be greatly obliged; to be very sorry
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
to be playful; to gambol; to be amused (with something); (arch.) to have elegance; (arch.) to have refinement
best regards; please remember me; please treat me favorably (favourably); please take care of
to be anxious (about); to be concerned (about); to think out (e.g. a plan); to work out; to investigate
suitably; properly; duly; as you see fit; as you think best
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
type; style; mold; mould; kata (set sequence of positions and movements in martial arts); style (in kabuki, noh, etc.); convention
bringing; taking; carrying
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
to put (into); to put away (in); to pay (fees, taxes, etc.); to deliver; to accept (a gift or money); to keep (within a limit); to offer (to a shrine, deity, etc.)
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
article; item; thing; goods; wares
to not believe one's ears
cover; mantle; shroud; hood; casing
unmistakable; evident; obvious; certain; beyond doubt
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
favourite dish (favorite); favourite food
verbal message; relaying a message
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
imagination; supposition; guess
to smile broadly; to grin widely
creepy (feeling); uneasy (feeling); bad (feeling); giving one the creeps; hideous; scaring
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
shallows; shoal; rapids; current; position; place
manjū; steamed yeast bun with filling
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
there is nothing; having nothing
to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below
amber; bright golden yellow
genuine article; real thing; real deal
koban; small oval gold coin used in the Edo period; oval; elliptical; small size (of paper)
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
small (of a grain or berry, etc.); small (in stature); limited (in abilities)
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
as stated; verbatim; literally
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to disappoint; to let down
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
(one's) self; oneself; yourself; himself; herself
one's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)