drop in the bucket; very small quantity; chicken feed; insignificant amount; (lit.) sparrow tears
candid shot; unposed photo
anonymous author; pseudonymous author; writer who conceals his identity
to be refined; to be polished; to be stylish; to be sophisticated
cannot do without something; indispensable; absolutely necessary; have to do
worldwide; common to the whole world; universal
otter (Lutra lutra); Japanese river otter (Lutra lutra whiteleyi)
fabric softener; fabric conditioner
no matter what anyone says; regardless of what is said
comfortable (to live in); snug; cozy; cosy
(sudden) complete reversal (of plot); unexpected twist (at end of story)
festival (shrine visit) by children aged 7, 5 and 3; lucky numbers 7, 5 and 3
to sweep the slate clean; to start again from the beginning; to do it all over again
manager (e.g. of a business, an idol, etc.); in a sports team (esp. at school) someone who does the routine drudge work
feel; touch; impression (of a person); most impressive passage; highlight; beginning
face with no make-up; sobriety
changing one's attitude; turning over a new leaf; getting a fresh start
yeah, yeah; whatever; yes; sure; hello; giddy-up
subject matter of a painting; art supplies; art materials
a person without a single relative
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
to spoil; to break; to go bad; to go wrong; to fail
renovation (e.g. a house); redecoration; makeover; updating
general affairs; general business; manager; director; adjutant general
scholarship; stipend; bursary; student loan
to be on track; to be going to plan; to enter orbit
discernment; penetration; insight; intellectual acumen
manufacturing method; recipe; formula
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
exactly!; surely!; that's it!; ding dong (sound of door bell, chime, etc.)
filial piety; being kind to one's parents; taking care of one's parents