pronunciation; production of sound
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
Qi (kingdom in China during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Period of the Warring States); Ch'i
dubious; puzzled; suspicious
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
how; in what way; how about; questionable
we; us; I; me; my store (business, etc.)
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
the rest; the others; in addition (to that); besides that; and so forth; and the like
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
telephone call; telephone (device)
shyness; fear of strangers; stranger anxiety
social gathering; informal get-together; colloquium; panel discussion
to say; to be called; to do
modest; reserved; quiet; humble
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
to cook (food); to manage well; to handle well
banquet or reception hall
small dining table (usu. for a single person); serving tray (with legs); meal; food; counter for bowlfuls of rice; counter for pairs of chopsticks
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
party; banquet; reception; feast; dinner
loss (of assets, profit, etc.)
to be faithful; to do one's duty
fantasy; illusion; vision; dream
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
to chide; to rebuke; to reprove
order; turn; sorting; obedient; docile; submissive
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
ministry proper; home office; head office; this ministry; this department
opposition; rebellion; rebounding; recoiling; rally (e.g. in stock prices); recovery
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
to cause; to induce; to bring about a result or state; to produce
on the least pretext; at the drop of a hat
food and drink; eating and drinking