slapping; splashing; splatting; banging shut; flat (refusal, denial, etc.)
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
highly priced; expensive; valuable; costly
-ish; -like; resembling; appearing to be; seeming to be
robust; brawny; muscular; strong; sturdy
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
ordinary person; member of the general public; non-celebrity
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with
memory; sense; experience
noble; high and noble; noble (character); refined; precious; expensive
nice; good; well-executed
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
another name; different name; synonym; alias; pseudonym; pen name
beautiful (of one's appearance, voice, bearing, etc.); lovely; heartwarming (of a relationship, state of affairs, etc.); beautiful; wonderful
performer (usu. in a boy band or girl group) with an image cultivated to foster a dedicated fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
to light (a fire); to kindle; to incite; to instigate; to stir up
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
mean; malicious; scheming; wicked; black-hearted
easygoing; optimistic; conceited
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
to relax; to feel at home
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
(feeling a chill or shiver) suddenly; (feeling) chilly; chillily; with a sudden sense of dread (or fear, etc.); (being) suddenly (afraid, frightened, etc.); suddenly (breaking out in a cold sweat)
appraisal; estimation; evaluation; setting prices
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
gold (Au); golden; prosperous; money (esp. ōban coin); cash
junk; rubbish; trash; garbage; odds and ends
story; tale; talk; discussion
stinginess; miserliness; shabby; cheap; petty; narrow-minded
dialogue; conversation; talk; discussion; communication
every man knows his own business best; one should go to specialists for the best results; (lit.) for rice cakes, (go to) the rice cake shop
suddenly; all of a sudden; unexpectedly
visit (from someone); call
having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored