command; order; request; order (for an item)
sphygmomanometer (instrument used to measure blood pressure)
syringe; hypodermic needle; injector
it seems so; that's what it looks like
to plow through (a wave) (plough); to tack (against the wind)
along the road; along the way
awning (over a window, doorway, etc.); eaves (of a roof); narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building; visor (of a cap); brim; classic Japanese women's low pompadour hairstyle
to stick out too much; to protrude too far; to be too strong (e.g. of tea); to be too forward; to be too assertive; to be pushy
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
intonation; accent; modulation; inflection
to get a haircut; to give a haircut; to cut hair
major incident; major happening; big scandal
episode; anecdote; vignette; episode
to be unreasonable; to whine; to throw a tantrum
take care of yourself; get well soon
to look after (often medically); to take care of
with energy (of parties and such); enthusiastically; going all out
mishearing; (feigned) deafness; homophonic translation of song lyrics for comic effect
courteous; decorous; polite
noisy; loud; much talked of; much-discussed; strict; severe
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
socializing; getting on with people; personal relations
race (of people); type of person
continuous; unbroken; ceaseless
plectrum (for a shamisen, biwa, etc.); pick; drumstick (for taiko); mallet (for a gong); beater
pupil; student; schoolchild
rice porridge made by simmering cooked rice in a seasoned broth, often containing vegetables, fish, etc. (usu. made from leftovers)
simmering; (boiling) gently
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
hyah!; hah!; there!; ugh!; argh!; damn it!
tidal hour; right time (to do something); opportunity; chance
solid; robust; tight; taut; shrewd; calculating
free and easy; open-hearted; relaxed; not fussy; frank
to disappear; to vanish; to abscond; to decamp
a few minutes later; after a few minutes
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
to be related; to be connected; to be joined together; to result in; to lead to; to bring about
indication; expression; display; displaying; representation; (copyright) attribution