to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
size; large and small (sizes); various sizes; daishō (matched pair of long and short swords); large and small drums; long months and short months; sic bo (Macao dice game)
excess flesh; surplus fat; flab
pointing up; pointing upward; upturn; uptrend; upward tendency
navel; belly button; protrusion or depression in the middle of an object; center; centre
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
model; dummy; model (profession); fashion model; model (of a vehicle, machine, etc.); version; model (e.g. mathematical)
to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit-in (in protest)
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
laying one's head in someone's lap; using someone's lap for a pillow
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
coincident with; while; simultaneously
substance; essence; real (in economics, vs. nominal, e.g. real interest rate); substantive; substantial
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
fixing (in place); being fixed (in place); fixing (e.g. salary, capital); keeping the same; fixation (histology); user name (on an online forum like 2ch where the majority of users post anonymously)
to turn towards; to point
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
dissatisfied-looking; looking discontented
self-service drink area in a restaurant (incl. soft drinks, coffee, tea, etc.)
recent state; present state; present condition; current status; current circumstances
although I say; although one might say; although called
here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; now and then; from time to time; occasionally
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
to be pretentious; to put on airs
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
lunch; (Western-style) single-plate lunch set; plate lunch; launch (boat); motorboat; ranch
on duty; at work; while working
glass (drinking vessel); glass (material); glasses (eyewear)
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
serving customers; looking after visitors; reception
sentimental; mushy; sugary; saccharine; sickly-sweet
cantaloupe-flavoured soda
to drink up; to drain (cup)
sliced ginger prepared in vinegar (served with sushi); pickled ginger; mimeograph; reprimand; rebuke; overly skinny person