a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
quality (of a product or a service)
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
just a minute; small quantity
O-Bon; Obon; Bon Festival; tray
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
faint; indistinct; dim; (arch.) few; (arch.) a little
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
astringency; tartness; austere elegance; elegant simplicity; subdued style
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
to be palatable; to suit one's taste
handmade; homegrown; hand-crafted; homemade
dryness; aridity; drying (e.g. clothes); insipidity
herbal tea; herb tea; tisane
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
by myself; in person; by oneself
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
rapid succession (e.g. questions)
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
manners; etiquette; propriety; manner of production (esp. of prose, poetry, etc.); way of making
something; some kind of; for some reason
by means of; due to; because of; according to
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
that's a different matter; that's a different story
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
sound of thin metal or plastic surface caving in and springing back; action of quickly bowing or lowering one's head; (with a) bob of the head
to be needed; to be wanted
close to the wall; alongside the wall
to stand up; to get up; to rise; to recover; to take action; to start; to make the initial charge
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
ordinary citizen; the general public
upper lip; philtrum; under one's nose; mouth
moustache; beard; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
to grow; to cultivate; to wear a beard