new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
teatime; tea break; coffee break
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
the Horse (seventh sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Horse (around noon, 11am-1pm, or 12 noon-2pm); south; fifth month of the lunar calendar
to have rumors going around (rumours); to have rumors spread
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to depend (on the situation); to be handled case by case
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
wounded person; injured person
sick person; patient; invalid
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
negotiations; discussions; connection
without compensation; without reward; without pay; free (of charge)
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)
details; particulars; detailed; specific; close-up view (of a digitally displayed map); zoomed-in view
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; yo-ho!; heave-ho!
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
shopping; purchased goods
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
green; emerald green; green color of new foliage; verdure
hand-me-down; food offering to the gods; leftovers; trip from Kyoto to the provinces
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to be prudent; to be complete; to be thorough
calm; graceful; quiet; mellow; damp; moist
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft