dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
ingredient; (raw) material; unprocessed timber; raw timber; subject matter; topic
visiting ill or distressed people; writing get-well letters; get-well gifts; get-well letters; expression of sympathy; expression of concern
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
noisy; loud; much talked of; much-discussed; strict; severe
early to bed early to rise
going back to sleep (e.g. after waking up in the morning)
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
high class; high grade; high rank; seniority
ryotei; traditional Japanese restaurant (esp. a luxurious one)
puffer fish; blow fish; fugu; globefish; swellfish
to give (someone) a treat; to be extravagant; to live luxuriously; to be proud; to be haughty
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
choking; suffocating; stifling; oppressive; heavy
(right at the) side; just beside
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
yellow; high-pitched (voice); shrill
eyeball; special feature; centerpiece; special program; loss leader; sunny-side up fried egg
condition; state (of health); appearance
with a vroom; with a sudden shaking
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit
announcer; presenter; broadcaster; in-house television talent who does on-location fluff pieces for variety shows
floral pattern; flourish; ornament; star (actor, player, etc.)
occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling
sky; heaven; God; svarga (heaven-like realm visited as a stage of death and rebirth); deva (divine being of Buddhism); top (of a book); sole (of a Japanese sandal)
to push up; to force up; to pressure one's superiors; to burst out (of emotions, etc.); to fill one's heart
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
slanting; tilted; sloping; distorted (feeling); slanted (e.g. view of the world); bad (mood)
to tilt (esp. head); to lean; to incline; to slant