large drop (rain, sweat, tears, etc.); large grain-like object (grape, cherry, etc.)
snapping (e.g. fingers) sound; with a pop
to burst open; to pop; to split
in succession; one by one
to rise; to raise up; to straighten up; to sit up; to stand up
seiza; kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles
to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily
absurd; ridiculous; nonsense; excessive; extreme
in addition to; apart from
plastic sleeve (documents); sheet protector; clear file
copier paper; photocopying paper
gently (raining); drizzling; moist; damp
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
compact disk; CD; cash dispenser; (negotiable) certificate of deposit
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
component; component stereo
hand-me-down; food offering to the gods; leftovers; trip from Kyoto to the provinces
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
to be powered on; to be turned on
minidisc; MD; missile defense; MD; magnetic disk; MD
fashion; fad; vogue; prevalence (e.g. of a disease)
to take (a photo); to record (video, audio, etc.); to make (a film)
pleasant feeling; good vibes
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
than; other than; except; but
appreciation (of art, music, poetry, etc.)
meeting; assembly; party; society; association; club
counter for chairs or seats
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
shiba (Japanese breed of dog); shiba inu; brushwood dog
(animal) collar; necklace; choker
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten