interview (i.e. television, newspaper, etc.)
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
tatami room; dinner party in a tatami room with a geisha or maiko
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
great; grand; (arch.) obstinate; (arch.) stubborn
matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)
world; society; people; the public
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
delay; lag; postponement; falling behind
detestable; abhorrent; loathsome
luminous body (e.g. of a shooting star); bright metal; sliced fish with the silver skin left on (iwashi, aji, sayori, sanma, kohada, etc.); 20-point card; bright
sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)
seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; material (e.g. for an article); matter (e.g. of a story); ingredient; leaven (bread); cause
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
to mishear; to fail to catch; to miss (the chance to hear)
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
wall; partition; barrier; obstacle; Chinese "Wall" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
surfacing; rising to the surface; emerging; leaping into prominence; rising (of rank)
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
along; parallel to; in accordance with
dangling heavily; swaying to and fro; strolling; rambling; idly; lazily
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
turning to the right; right turn
the opposite direction; the other way
taste; elegance; appearance; air; the likes of ...; lowly people such as ...
gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail
urgency; exigency; emergency
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
the present year; at that time
bachelorhood; single; unmarried; celibate