asterism; pattern of stars which do not form a constellation
to be able to tell apart; to distinguish; to recognize
constellation; astrological sign; star sign; zodiac sign
turning around; spinning around; curling up; round and charming (e.g. eyes)
one revolution; one rotation
obi (kimono sash); obi (strip of paper looped around a book, CD, etc. containing information about the product); band; belt; cingulum; radio or television program broadcast in the same time slot on all or most days
band (e.g. conduction, valence); belt (e.g. Van-Allen, asteroid, etc.)
bang on the money; spot on; right answer
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant; ordinary; normal; regular
appeal (e.g. for peace); plea; appeal (of something); attractiveness; appeal (to the referee); emphasizing
lead; leading; leading (in points, goals, etc.); getting ahead; lead (from a base); lead (of an article); lede
as it is; plain (truth); bare; undisguised; unvarnished; unexaggerated
girl's feeling; maiden's mind
sensitive; alert; aware; susceptible
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (a burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
extremely; very; really; super; so
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
reputation; (public) estimation; rumour; rumor; fame; notoriety
common orient clam (Meretrix lusoria)
sauce; Worcestershire sauce
teppanyaki; dishes prepared on a hot steel plate (usu. placed in the middle of the table)
ryotei; traditional Japanese restaurant (esp. a luxurious one)
to begin purchasing; to purchase
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
right or wrong; good or bad; quality; having both merits and demerits; having both advantages and disadvantages
noisily; clamorously; incessantly (complaining, pestering, etc.); going on and on; loudly (crying); wailing
training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices
insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
famous place; noted place; place of (scenic or historical) interest; sights (to see)
home area; home town; local
dilapidated house; deserted house
pair; set of two; pair-oared boat; pair; two of a kind
one class (of students); one group (of people); one set (of items); one pair
two classes; double; two sets
elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student
play; playing; game; play and dance (at a kindergarten or elementary school)
to hang one's head; to droop one's head