instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter
feast; treating (someone); to treat (someone, e.g. to a meal)
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
another time; some other time
to do; to carry out; to cause to become; to make (into); to serve as; to act as; to wear (clothes, a facial expression, etc.)
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; not; 's
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
in that way; thus; so; so?
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
time; season; period; phase; stage
winning streak; good time to make a profit
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
now; soon; already; yet; further; more
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
Pan (Greek god); bang; boom; crack
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
to haul in (e.g. rope, net, etc.); to pull in; to attract (e.g. stares)
Osaka (city); (arch.) large hill
how; in what way; how about
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
near; close; beside; attendant; retainer; vassal
may I ask (for); might I ask (that)
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
soba in hot broth; soba without any trimmings
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with