narrow; thin (sized); slender
combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
slant eyes; almond-shaped eyes; eyes that are turned up at the corners
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
just as one thought; as usual; sure enough
older sister; elder sister
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
to grovel; to go down on one's hands and knees
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked
starting to work in a shop; joining a shop as an employee; going inside a shop; opening up a shop (in a building, etc.)
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
long ago; already; a long time ago
last orders (for food or drink in a bar or restaurant); last call
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
memory; ability to remember
very recently; in the very recent past
miso; fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key (main) point; good part (of something); weakling
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
(another's) daughter; young lady
catalog; catalogue; inventory; menu
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
affirmation; affirmative (logic)
memo book; memo pad; notebook; notepad; scratchpad; scratch pad
to write down; to make a note of; to put on record; to chronicle