usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
lump together; put all together
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
although I say; although one might say; although called
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
public performance; exhibition in a foreign country
different suitabilities; being cut out for certain things (and not for others)
actor; actress; player; performer
self-destruction; ruining oneself; natural decay; perishing naturally
starring (in a film, play, etc.); playing the leading part
ryokan; traditional inn; Japanese-style lodging, usu. professionally-run
proprietress-to-be of a Japanese inn or restaurant
shop; store; somebody who sells (something) or works as (something); somebody with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
to be blurred (due to motion; of a photo, video, etc.); to be shaken (of a camera); to waver (in one's beliefs, policy, etc.); to shift (position); to be slightly off
lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb
counter for occurrences; a time; an instance; inning (baseball); round; episode; chapter
confession; acknowledgement; confession of love; professing one's feelings; confession of sins (e.g. the confessional)
indeed; really; truly; very much
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
originally; by nature; from the start
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
no good; not allowed; not acceptable; outtake; blooper; retake
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
to bring someone happiness; to make someone happy
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
degree of familiarity; popularity
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
occupations dependent on public favor (favour)
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
moving (dwelling, office, etc.); changing residence