plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
loveable; very likeable; like very much
hottish; salty; somewhat hot; strict; harsh
miso; fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key (main) point; good part (of something); weakling
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
seven delicious flavors (flavours); blend of seven spices (cayenne, sesame, Japanese pepper, citrus peel, etc.); shichimi
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
family tradition; (arch.) wind blowing from the direction of one's home
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; being left unattended to (of one's studies, etc.); neglecting
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
shopping; purchased goods
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
meddling; meddlesomeness; nosiness; meddler; buttinsky; busybody
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
to lend; to loan; to let out on hire
kitchen; financial situation
being good at cooking; good cook
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately
club activities; extracurricular activities
study; diligence; discount; reduction
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
lonely; lonesome; solitary; desolate
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
number one; first; best; most; game; round
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
hey there; I say; see here
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
of good omen; auspicious; lucky; auguring well (for); boding well (for)