exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
careful; elaborate; scrupulous
foolish question; stupid question; one's question
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure
using a new brush for the first time; doing something for the first time; man losing his virginity (esp. to an older woman)
to repent; to regret; to be sorry; to rue
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
blank space (in a document); blank; void; whitespace
talented person; person known for real ability rather than looks
ill will; malice; evil intent
surmise (about someone's feelings); guess; conjecture; (showing) deference (to); consideration (of someone's wishes); servility
to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike a chord; to be gut-wrenching
at a loss for words; stumped for words
to leave (a scene); to step away
absolute pitch; perfect pitch
to be noisy; to be astir; to be abuzz; to be in commotion; to be aflutter; to be unsettled
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
return; restoration; refund; (duty) drawback
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in honor or celebration of someone or something); drinking one's glass dry
glass (drinking vessel); glass (material); glasses (eyewear)
to place persons opposite; to come face to face with; to compare (with); to check (against); to match
to drink up; to drink to the last drop; to drink (a glass) dry; to drain (one's glass); to empty; to down (a drink)
arrival of goods; goods received
new rice; first rice crop of the year; novice; beginner; newcomer
noisily; clamorously; incessantly (complaining, pestering, etc.); going on and on; loudly (crying); wailing
to launch; to shoot up; (of waves) to dash; to wash up (ashore); to finish (e.g. a theater run, sumo tournament); to close
alcohol; alcoholic drink; alcohol; (alcohol-based) hand sanitizer
to lose heart; to be discouraged; to be dejected; to be exhausted; to be tired out
what time; (lit.) which hour
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
like he said; same for me; ditto
to lose (something); to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
bill (at a restaurant); check
in the confusion of the moment; taking advantage of the confused state of affairs