absent-mindedly; absently; idly; in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (at); to fling (at); to vent (e.g. one's anger); to express (one's feelings)
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
slowly; unhurriedly; easily (e.g. in time); well; well (e.g. sleep); comfortably
suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
joint establishment (esp. schools of different levels or different courses of study); establishment as an annex (e.g. of a school); juxtaposition; placing side by side
tempura shop; tempura restaurant
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
screen (of a TV, computer, etc.); image (on a screen); picture; surface of a painting (picture, drawing, etc.)
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
right beside; close to; nearby
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
basic tone; underlying tone; trend; keynote
to have both; to possess both; to combine with
that far; so far; to that extent; stop!; not one step further!
customer traffic; customers; custom
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
retro; nostalgic; old-fashioned
pottery; earthenware; ceramics; (soft-paste) porcelain; china
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); feline; shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom (submissive partner of a homosexual relationship)
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
dried flowers; dried flower
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
coffee cup; spinning teacups (amusement ride)
counter; counting device; (service) counter (at a bank, store, etc.); counter (at a bar, cafe, etc.); bar; counter-attack (in soccer); counter
electrically powered; electric
mil (one thousandth of an inch); mill; grinder
dripper (e.g. for making coffee)