type of stew, usu. fish or vegetables in a mild broth; fish grilled unseasoned and then simmered slowly in soy and mirin broth
chawanmushi; savoury steamed egg custard with chicken, mushrooms, etc. (savory)
deep, threatening voice; menacing tone
(not even) for a moment; (not) on any account; (not) the least bit; at any rate; at the very least; if ... at all
summer vacation; summer holidays
another thing; exception; special case
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error; to be wrong; to be incorrect; to mislead; to misguide
emphasizing (a point, argument, etc.); stressing; insistence; arguing strongly (for, against)
(husked grains of) rice; staple (product, etc.); necessity; (online) comment
rice bowl; tea cup; teacup
suddenly; in a flash; quickly; conspicuously; prominently; showily
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping)
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
alumnus (alumnae); graduate; former member of an organization; former inhabitant (country, region, etc.)
beautiful face; good looks; beauty
blond hair; blonde hair; golden hair
English conversation; school for English conversation
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
honour; honor; glory; privilege
may I ask (for); might I ask (that)
to have heard somewhere; to sound familiar
to house; to contain; to carry (a baby); to be pregnant; (arch.) to give lodging to; (arch.) to accommodate
barefoot; superior to (e.g. a professional); outdoing; outshining
parents and siblings; one's relatives
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to