not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
certain; sure; no doubt; reliable; dependable
complete; whole; perfect; safe
rather; better; instead; if anything
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
liking very much; loving (something or someone); adoring; being very fond of
another place; some other place; another (person or thing); other; beyond (one's expectations, imagination, etc.); outside
aizuchi; backchanneling; interjections indicating that one is paying attention; two smiths hammering at an object in turn
of course; certainly; naturally
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to not believe one's ears
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
unhurriedly; leisurely; slowly; relaxedly; taking one's time
so-so; passable; now, now; there, there; my, my; oh my!
luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)
(overnight) stay; lodging
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
lodging; boarding; room and board; boarding house; residence hall; dormitory
female proprietress (of a bar, etc.); mother; housewife; (female) pet owner; pet parent
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
to end; to come to an end; to finish; to complete; to finish doing; to be past its (one's) prime
place; location; room; space; sumo tournament
obi (kimono sash); obi (strip of paper looped around a book, CD, etc. containing information about the product); band; belt; cingulum; radio or television program broadcast in the same time slot on all or most days
uncertain; indefinite; vague; ambiguous; equivocal; dubious
by means of; due to; because of; according to
embodiment; realization; materialization
just kidding; not!; ersatz; imitation; phony
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
to be solved; to be worked out; to come loose; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. of a ban)
to be fulfilled; to be satisfied
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
to turn; to rotate; to go around; to circle; to make the rounds (of); to go around (several places); to go by way of
evil; wickedness; (role of) the villain (in theatre, etc.); the bad guy
local governor (Edo period); local magistrate; bailiff; deputy official (Middle Ages); acting administrator
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...