unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
to let the tension out of one's shoulders; to relax; to not take oneself too seriously
moving forward (e.g. of a vehicle); onward movement; progress (of work, activities, etc.); advance; progression (of a disease, global warming, etc.); progression (e.g. chord progression)
to ask a question; to ask questions
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
distant (from someone); aloof; estranged; knowing little (of); ill-informed (about); ignorant (of)
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
to choke; to have trouble breathing
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
busy place; busy street; place that's always bustling with people; amusement quarters
low spirits; depression; dejection; discouragement; despondency
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
godsend; lifesaver; timely offer; windfall
large pink (Dianthus superbus var. longicalycinus); woman who displays the feminine virtues of old Japan
young person; youth; young
ace; ace (of a team); leading player; ace; hotshot; ace (serve)
early evening (usu. from 3pm to 6pm); dusk
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
to take a step backward; to retreat a step; to back up
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
to flip; to snap; to repel; to use (an abacus); to calculate; to strum
have a good day; take care; see you
to get lost; to become lost; to go astray
things to note; matters that require attention; important points; considerations; precautions; suggestions
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
walking; pace; step; course (of history, one's life, etc.); history; pitch (of a screw, etc.)
waste (of money, time, etc.); squandering; frittering away
city centre (esp. of Tokyo); heart of a city; downtown area
to connect (with a different flight, train, etc.); to make a connection; to change (planes, trains, etc.)
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); feline; shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom (submissive partner of a homosexual relationship)
speciality; specialty; special subject of study; sole interest; single focus; concentrating exclusively on
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
(just) out of curiosity; (just) in order to satisfy one's curiosity; aimed chiefly at amusing; sensational (e.g. magazine)
to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old