to cling to; to stick to; to lie flat (e.g. on the ground)
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
whispered conversation; whispering
and then; and so; and; so then
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
bang; bam; noontime signal gun (carried out early Meiji to Taishō); noon gun; last round in a game of 12 rounds; precisely
to be placed on; to be set on; to be piled on; to appear (in print); to be mentioned; to be recorded
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)
expressing one's mind; speaking out
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
clear broth soup, with ingredients and garnish floating in and on it
freebie (e.g. with a purchase); something additional; price reduction; discount; exaggeration
life; living; I; me; student
three times (as much); treble; triple; threefold
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
hot water; hot bath; hot spring; molten iron
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
convenient; handy; useful
laughing foolishly; cackling
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
great difference; major mistake
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
supple; flexible; elastic; graceful; elegant; refined
action; movements; motions; bearing; behaviour; behavior
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda