bluntly (refusing, etc.); flatly; out of hand; completely
although; but; even though; I wish that
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
stuffed food (e.g. eggs, tomatoes)
to surpass; to outdo; to excel; to tower above (the surrounding landscape)
memory; ability to remember
personal history; background; log; record; hysteresis
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
to knock together; to strike against each other; to arrange (e.g. a meeting); to discuss (in advance)
fundraising campaign; donation (to a fundraising campaign); contribution; (political) campaign
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
previous engagement; prior contract
orderliness; put in order; tidying up; arranging neatly
to change the subject (e.g. away from something awkward or inconvenient)
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
vain person; ostentatious person; show-off
reason; logic; method; system; order
to be deeply impressed; to take to heart; to engrave on one's heart; to bear in mind; (lit.) to engrave in one's liver
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
pigtails; two plaits hanging about one's shoulders; two plaits hanging down one's back; queue
lovely; cute; charming; sweet
stuffed toy; stuffed animal; plush toy; soft toy; cuddly toy
tray; family; household; O-Bon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
password; watchword; motto; slogan
one's superior; higher-up; boss; senior
(young) person subsisting on part-time work; person whose livelihood is provided by part-time work
a great variety of; diversity
entertainer (esp. in a traditional art); performer; artiste; talented person; accomplished person
none of your business!; don't bother me!; keep out of it!
raging waves; stormy seas; hardships; troubles; adversities