first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
to do without being seen (by); to do behind (someone's) back; to do without the knowledge of (e.g. one's parents)
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
to rub on; to rub against; to lay the blame on; to strike (a match)
system; lineage; corollary; system (range of strata that correspond to a particular time period); (taxonomical) series
colon; eau de Cologne; colonist
to have a pungent smell; to have an acrid smell
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry
year in, year out; always; 24-7
to choke; to have trouble breathing
jack; knave; (electrical) jack; hijack; hijacking
to spoil; to break; to go bad; to go wrong; to fail
(an) adult their age (should, should not, etc.); grown man (woman); person who is old enough (to know better)
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
elder sister; effeminate man
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
well-bred; of good upbringing
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
deploring; lamentation; regret; complaint
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
morning; breakfast; (arch.) next morning
don't worry; no worries; never mind
forcibly; against one's will
in the face of; in defiance of
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
with a click; with a snap
car; automobile; vehicle; wheel
rattling; clattering; trembling; shivering; whining; grumbling
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé; rectangular dessert (usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
night-clothes; heavy kimono-like quilt
barefoot; superior to (a professional, etc. in ability or achievement)
street at night; making a night journey
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
undershirt (worn under a kimono); singlet
to run out (e.g. of the room)
to leak out; to escape; to find expression; to give vent; to leak out; to be divulged