more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
the other day; lately; recently
red light (traffic); red light; signal to stop; sign of danger
stiff neck; stiff shoulders
to be surprised; to be astonished
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
general idea; concept; notion
(wet) compress; poultice; fomentation
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance
stinking; smelly; suspicious; fishy; clumsy; unskilled
tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings
action of making something; -ification
Japanization; Japanisation
common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
bookstore; bookshop; publisher; main building
cover; covering; cover song; cover version; coverage; to compensate for (a loss)
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in web browser)
to be popular; to come into fashion; to be prevalent; to spread widely (e.g. disease); to flourish; to thrive
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
illustration; picture; sketch; drawing; figure
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
to notice; to become aware; to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to recover consciousness; to come to oneself
during a telephone call; busy line
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
gyoza; pot sticker; crescent-shaped pan-fried dumplings stuffed with minced pork and vegetables
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
crispy; crunchy; tearing; ripping; spirited; energetic
unpasteurized beer; draft beer; draught beer
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
becoming (like) an old man (in one's manner); turning into an old geezer
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
(a) little; somewhat; somehow