is that so? (generally rhetorical)
eggplant (Solanum melongena); aubergine
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
to mix; to stir; to blend
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
easy; simple; informal; offhand; cheap
trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
release; emission; ejection
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
(sense of) taste; counter for food, drink, medicine, etc.
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
to throw; to toss; to hit; to strike; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles)
absent-mindedly; vacantly; idly; in a whisper
brief review; brief comment
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
worn-out; run-down; shabby; tattered; dilapidated
elevator; lift; elevator (aviation)
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
passage; pathway; roadway; avenue; aisle
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
habit (garment worn by nuns, monks, friars, etc.)
silver hair; gray hair; grey hair
to rise; to erect; to get up
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
of late; lately; this part; this point; here
made in Japan; Japanese-made
food; foodstuff; eating; appetite; meal; portion
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
agreement; affirmative; aye; yes; OK
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
bugling (sound); honking; grumbling; complaining; car; automobile