paying one's own expenses; going into business for oneself; working independently; person who earns their own living
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
the future (usually distant); future tense; the world to come
department store; department
female elevator operator; female lift attendant
carelessly (throwing, tossing, etc.); nonchalantly; casually
moment by moment; hour by hour
welcome!; nice to see you!
to come and see (someone, something); to visit
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
for the present; for the time being; for a while (from now); for some time (to come)
tamago kake gohan; raw egg mixed with white rice, often seasoned with soy sauce
to blow off; to be blown off
shade; tone; tinge; hue; colour; color
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
half the amount (of money); half price; half fare
to be transparent; to show through
lining; land that does not adjoin to public or private roads
see-through sensation (for clothing); gauziness
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
considerably; fairly; quite
production (e.g. play); direction
for example; for instance; e.g.
largish; biggish; a little bit larger
tight; tight skirt; straight skirt
to be transparent; to leave a gap
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
stretch; tension; resilience; springiness; will-power; pluck
feel (of a material); texture
below; down; bottom; beneath; underneath; just after; right after
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
clashing colors; clashing colours
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
First World War (1914-1918); World War I; WWI; WW1
most important work (of a writer, artist, etc.); representative work; masterpiece
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!