way of talking; speaking style
approximately; about; only; nothing but; just (finished, etc.)
suppressed laugh; smile; giggle; chuckle
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
horizontally; flat; across; crossways; crosswise
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
bathtub; boat with a bathtub rented to customers (Edo period)
wash basin; wash bowl (incl. portable bowl in a public bath)
stamp; seal; seal impression; seal; mudra (symbolic hand gesture); ninja hand sign
cupboard; locker; closet; wardrobe; cabinet
just because; even if; even though
how dare ...; how could ...
another; one more; not quite; not very good; lacking
tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
to take (someone) by surprise; to do something unexpected
plentiful; lot of; much; pile of
hypothesis; supposition; assumption; tentative theory
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (e.g. a ball, a question, a demand); to express; to vent (e.g. one's anger)
left utterly helpless (e.g. by a curt reply or refusal); have no one to turn to; unapproachable
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
to push away; to thrust aside; to detach oneself from; to keep away from; to act coldly; to do without emotion
practical question (problem); practical matter
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
failure; mistake; blunder
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
it's no joke; gimme a break!
barrier; protective wall; obstacle; hindrance; imaginary shield that gives one invincibility or immunity
defensive perimeter; defence line; defense line; precaution; safeguard; safety measure
to repent; to regret; to be sorry; to rue
to unite; to join; to do together; to confuse with
idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
to carry around; to be roundabout (speech, actions, etc.); to be indirect
honeybee (Apis sp.); honey bee
to rub together (e.g. one's hands)
to spill over and fall; to scatter (petals, leaves, etc.)
to get stuck with (some job); to end up with (something unpleasant)
to (keep in) mind; to give heed to; to pay attention to
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
unfairness; injustice; partiality
to memorize; to memorise; to recite from memory
we'll cross that bridge when we get there; we'll think about it when the time comes
being somewhat puzzled; looking somewhat baffled