business; trade; operations; sales
entirely; completely; cleanly; snugly
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
to triumph; to be elated with success
odious; hateful; detestable; (speaking ironically) darling
shopkeeper; storekeeper; proprietor of a shop
visit for no reason; go on fool's errand
how; in what way; how about; questionable
ding (of a bell); bing; honk (i.e. sound of blowing one's nose); snort; heating in a microwave; cooking in a microwave
beach; seashore; captured pieces (in the game of go); captured stones; Yokohama; (arch.) riverbank
to launch; to shoot up; (of waves) to dash; to wash up (ashore); to finish (e.g. a theater run, sumo tournament); to close
kappa; mythical water-dwelling creature; excellent swimmer; cucumber; cucumber sushi wrapped in nori (seaweed)
a fish out of water; (lit.) a kappa up on land
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
(jumping) nimbly; light-footed; boing; used at sentence end to affect cuteness
to spring; to jump up; to fly up; to skip
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
lovely; cute; charming; sweet
cord used to tuck up the sleeves of a kimono; sash (worn across chest, e.g. by election candidate or relay runners); wrapper band on books, CDs, etc.
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of
new face; newcomer; rookie; modern humans (from Cro-Magnon man onwards)
to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse
ehehe (embarrassed laugh); ahaha
and then; and so; and; so then
with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh; suddenly blushing; in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly
(undesirable but) inseparable relationship
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
helpless; forlorn; hopeless; unpromising; lonely; discouraging
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
great difference; major mistake
to have a lewd look on one's face; to ogle
dim witted; bird-brained; dullard
well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; good
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
to the limit; to the fullest extent; absolutely the limit; one cup after another; cup by cup
word of mouth; comments written online (about a product, service, etc.); online reviews
publicity; advertisement; advertising; propaganda
please (give me); please (do for me)
to repaint; to paint again; to break (a record); to rewrite; to remake