to not understand what somebody is getting at; to not understand what is being talked about
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
innocent-looking; looking as though one wouldn't hurt a fly; looking as though butter would not melt in one's mouth
association (of ideas); being reminded (of something); suggestion
ill will; spite; bad meaning; mala fides; bad faith; malice
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
bad person; villain; scoundrel; wrongdoer; wicked person
inside one's heart; in one's mind
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
interview (e.g. for a job)
the capital city (often Tokyo) area (typically within 50 km of city's centre) (center)
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
near oneself; close to one; familiar
taking advantage of (an opportunity); jumping on the bandwagon; taking passage (in); getting a lift; getting a ride
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
how; in what way; how about; questionable
hospitalization; hospitalisation
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
opening (a new store, golf course, runway, etc.); open; frank; open (car, collar, tournament, etc.)
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
any more; any further; any better; any longer
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
shyness; fear of strangers; stranger anxiety
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
(metaphor for) something unusually fast; (lit.) fleeing hare
sabot; wooden shoe; work-to-rule; go-slow strike; slowdown
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
report (of news); reporting; news; information; (media) coverage
food; foodstuff; eating; appetite; meal; portion
Sunday; day (of the month); counter for days; Japan
parsley (Petroselinum crispum)
this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent
network; Internet; net (hair, netball, etc.); net (price, weight, etc.); nett
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light