as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
having no idea what will happen; God only knows; there is no knowing; you never can tell
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
groan; moan; roar; growl; buzz; hum (e.g. motor)
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
suspension; stoppage; discontinuance; interruption
to summon courage; to be brave
coincidence; agreement; conformity; consistency; cooperation
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed
piping hot; scalding; madly in love; passionately in love
Japanese-style confectionary store
manjū; steamed yeast bun with filling
pleasantly warm; nice and warm; repeatedly (hitting someone); again and again; over and over
subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient
grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
lightly (floating, drifting, etc.); buoyantly; soft; fluffy; unsteadily; flightily
aggression; invasion; raid
space alien; alien; extraterrestrial being
to take over; to capture; to seize; to hijack (vehicle, account, etc.)
dandelion (esp. species Taraxacum platycarpum)
temple; shrine; hall; company; (arch.) front room
wagashi; traditional Japanese confectionery
hair style; coiffure; hairdo
please; somehow or other; one way or another
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
dorayaki; dessert sandwich of two small sweet pancakes and red bean paste
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
just made; fresh (from the oven); newly-built (house)
jewel box; jewelry box; jewelry case; casket
sampling food; tasting; trying
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
red bean paste; red bean jam; filling (e.g. of a manjū); stuffing; padding
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
regular customer; regular patron; frequenter; constant companion
bargain goods; loss leader; eye-catching goods; featured product
to pile up; to heap up; to stir up; to enliven; to bring to a climax
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing