program (musical, concert, theatrical, etc.); programme
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
bento; Japanese box lunch
above the clouds; heaven; the Imperial Court; something unreachable; place of out of reach
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to do for (the sake of someone else)
polite; respectful; reverent
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl
to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against somebody; to play (a game, match, etc.) against somebody
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
to charge to the company; to put on an expense account; to write off as an expense
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
methodical; precise; meticulous; wooden post that has been carved to have a rounded corner with grooves running along either side of it
jump; plunge; dive; appearing without an appointment; bursting in; arriving unannounced
special offers available for a limited time of the day; limited-time sale
opening a new shop; opening a shop (for the day)
standing figure; standing posture; dancing pose
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
last night; yesterday evening
please sit down; please have a seat
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
the aforementioned; the said; (man, incident, etc.) in question; the usual
I; me; personal (affairs, etc.); private; selfishness; partiality
one's own discretion (idea, responsibility)
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate