tatami mat (esp. as a measure of room size, either 1.82 sqm or 1.54 sqm)
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
lintel (esp. one with grooves for sliding doors)
shoji (paper sliding door)
door (esp. Japanese-style); shutter; window shutter; (arch.) entrance (to a home); (arch.) narrows
(way of) life; lifestyle; living; life circumstances; livelihood; day-to-day life
smell; scent; aura; whiff; faint, mist-like pattern along the temper line of a Japanese sword
to permeate (of a stain, smell, etc.); to become ingrained; to become embedded; to become a deeply ingrained habit; to become second nature
day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date
to burn; to burn down; to be roasted; to be thoroughly cooked; to be sunburnt; to fade (in the sun); to glow red (i.e. of the sky at sunset)
still; even now; to this day
cathode-ray tube; CRT; Braun tube
television; TV; TV program; TV programme; TV broadcast
zabuton; flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
don't you think?; indicates question
in the same way; like; likewise; similarly
perfect; complete; flawless
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
to fall; to drop; to set (of the sun or moon); to sink; to decrease (of popularity, quality, speed, sales, etc.); to fall; to be inferior (to)
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
two sheets (of paper or other flat objects)
pile; heap; counter for things that are stacked, piled up (or layered, etc.); layers of clothing worn under one's overcoat; combination of colors created by layering of garments (colours)
to ferry across (e.g. a river); to carry across; to lay across; to build across; to hand over; to hand in
to sit (down); to have a seat; to be seated; to assume (a position); to take on (a duty); to occupy (a post)
to face each other; to be opposite (to)
to be wrapped up (e.g. in a blanket); to cover oneself
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
to say; to be called; to do
pleased to meet you; how do you do; my regards (to someone); my greetings; best wishes
story; tale; talk; discussion
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
to boost; to force up; to push up
with a momentary flash of light
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
nothing but (this); no more than (this); none other than
the other day; lately; recently
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops