to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
inattention; absent-mindedness
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
to become better; to improve
end; close; finish; noh dance in plain clothes
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
perfect; complete; flawless
to shine; to be visible; to be tinged with; to rise (of water levels); to flow in; to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
to follow another's example
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
much less; to say nothing of
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from
good prospects; full of hope; promising
young man; young woman; young people; youth; youngsters
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
somehow dirty; slightly dirty; dingy; somewhat base; vaguely underhanded
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
un-; non-; negative prefix
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
it's been a long time; long time no see
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
rakugo story teller; comic story teller
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
big hit; big prize; bumper crop; striking it rich; right on the mark; bonanza
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
waste (of money, time, etc.); squandering; frittering away
request; favour (to ask); wish; please