minor; small; minor (key, scale, etc.); the minor leagues (US baseball)
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
to have a talk; to tell a story
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
many times over; often; repeatedly; time after time
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)
bent back; indecisive attitude; timidity; lack of nerve
self-respect; self-confidence; guts; backbone; pride; drive
pushing; backing; boosting; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
dead end; cul-de-sac; blind alley; end; end of the road; end point
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
sparse; thin; scattered; straggling; sporadic
to be worn down; to be reduced
spreading; laying out; security deposit; Japanese mattress
footpath; walkway; sidewalk
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
side (of the torso); flank; illegitimate child; child born by someone other than one's wife
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
to soak through; to be deeply impressed
shopping; purchased goods
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
of tender years; very young
to be full; to wax (e.g. moon); to rise (e.g. tide); to mature; to expire
bizarre; strange; eccentric; odd; queer
to look away; to avert one's eyes
serving (of food); helping; chilled soba served on a dish (often on a wicker basket or in a shallow steaming basket) with dipping sauce
time; season; period; phase; stage
hooded sweatshirt; hoodie; hoody; hooded jacket; parka; anorak
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
dress; outfit; equipment; makeup; adornment; guise
all over the body; from head to foot; all over
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely