whispered conversation; whispering
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
scattering; leaflets; sushi rice in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top; writing in an irregular hand
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
carefully; attentively; profoundly; deeply; at length
source of electricity; electrical power; power (button on TV, etc.)
to look forward to something
shy; diffident; retiring; reserved
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
redecoration; remodelling; remodeling; refurbishment
department store; department
intimacy; friendship; familiarity
parenthood; parent or someone with children on the way (esp. an expecting mother); (of a fish) containing roe (eggs)
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
too large (clothing); baggy; bulging; warping; parp; toot
mention (in a document); record; entry; statement; listing
date(s) (e.g. for exhibition)
buying; shopping; buyer; purchase
regular; normal; formal; legal; established; legitimate
(small crunchy) dried sardines
to have no way of knowing; to be completely ignorant of
fixed date; appointed day
sentimental; on an emotional level; in one's heart
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
groan; moan; roar; howl; hum (e.g. motor); buzz (e.g. bee, wire in wind)
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
to jump up and down; to hop
skip (bounding forward with alternate hops on each foot); skipping (over); skip (captain of a curling team); skipper
to rendezvous; to meet at a prearranged place and time; to arrange to meet
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
hot topic; talk of the town
rare; uncommon; rare; lightly cooked; rhea (bird of family Rheidae); Rhea (Greek goddess)
chime; bell (e.g. doorbell)
stale; old fashioned; hackneyed; trite; antiquated; obsolete
elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student