(going out and) receiving (someone); (heading out and) meeting; picking up; welcoming
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
pleasant (of a sensation); comfortable; cheerful; happy; smooth (of function); working well
silk thread; silk yarn; corn silk
central part; heart (of a city, etc.)
lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
beckoning cat; figure of a cat with one paw raised (usu. white porcelain)
facing downward; lying face down; upside down; prone
approximate age; apparent age; marriageable age (esp. of a woman); age of maturity; age (when ...); for years (past)
physical contact (between friends, mother and child, etc.); physical intimacy
unworthy; unbecoming; improper
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
should do; ought to do; must do
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
curtain; act (in a play); falling of the curtain; end (of a scene); end; close; case
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
a little embarrassing; slightly embarrassed; somewhat ashamed; extremely embarrassing; extremely embarrassed
rearranging; remodeling; remodelling
appendix; postscript; retrofit; post-installation; giving a reason afterwards; making an excuse after the event
hiding one's embarrassment
article; item; thing; goods; wares
a step; short distance; short time
to be strongly attracted (by); to be utterly charmed (by); to be completely captivated (by); to admire greatly; to fall deeply in love (with); to fall head over heels (for)
employee (of a store); shop assistant; clerk; salesperson
self-assessment; self-declaration; self-certification; personal statement
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
fitting (of clothing); fitting; installation; fitting (e.g. graph)
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable
(United States of) America; USA; US
manufacturer (esp. a major company); producer; maker; maker (person or device that makes something)
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
(feet) with a high instep; having a high instep; shoes or socks with a high instep
tendency; trend; inclination
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
at any rate; in any case; at the very least; if nothing else
to come to mind; to pop into one's head
Sanuki udon; thick udon from Kagawa prefecture