or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
great teacher; great master; great author; great doctor
to become angry or sullen; to take offense; to be miffed; to come unstuck from; to peel off; to come off
prajna (wisdom required to attain enlightenment); noh mask of a grinning, horned demoness (represents a woman's rage and jealousy); family crest designed after the Hannya noh mask; dreadful face (esp. of a woman driven mad by jealousy); terrifying facial expression
small child; kid; kiddy; tot; rug rat; ankle-biter
feces (esp. animal); excrement; dung
pull-top; pop-top; pop top; pull tab
unfortunately; unluckily; regrettably
disastrous; tragic; miserable; wretched; pitiful; woeful
collusion; conspiracy; common-law marriage; illicit intercourse; liaison
manzai; comic dialogue; two-person comedy act (usu. presented as a fast-paced dialogue, occ. presented as a skit)
outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
word; word; Word; Microsoft Word
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
time; (the) hour; favourable time; opportunity; chance
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
to loaf (particularly on the job); to idle one's time away; to dawdle
vinegar diluted with water
spray; sprayer; atomizer; sprinkles (confectionery); hundreds and thousands
iron (for pressing clothes); hair iron; hair tong; curling tong
electrical outlet; wall socket; power plug
cleaning; dry cleaning; laundry service
weekday; ordinary days (i.e. non-holiday); kanji radical 73
change; alteration; substitute; rate of exchange
mum; mom; mummy; the missus
suddenly; unexpectedly; by chance; accidentally; lightly; nimbly
frizz; short tufts springing up from hair surface here and there; kink; idiot hair
careless; thoughtless; rash; rude; at fault
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
carrying on one's back (e.g. baby); piggybacking; (arch.) last; (arch.) end
to be gouged; to be hollowed; to become hollow
flat; level; calm; tranquil; relaxed (sitting posture); comfortable
freebie (e.g. with a purchase); something additional; price reduction; discount; exaggeration
exchange of letters; correspondence
reverberation; swelling (of a hymn); lingering memory; aftertaste; suggestiveness (of a book, poem, etc.)
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
amorous; sexy; voluptuous; erotic
to stir up; to poke (the fire); to beat (an egg); to arouse (interest, feelings, etc.); to stir; to stoke