to make clear; to clarify; to disclose; to make public
devious; cunning; sly; crafty
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
regular customer; regular patron; frequenter; constant companion
oden made with hatcho miso
O-Bon; Obon; Bon Festival; tray
to leave (someone) alone; to leave to oneself; to leave (someone) be
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
from beginning to end; from start to finish; from first to last; end-to-end; all the way through
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
action; movements; motions; bearing; behaviour; behavior
stopper; cork; plug; tap; faucet; stopcock
blame; censure; rebuke; reproof
yellow; high-pitched (voice); shrill
helping oneself to a drink; pouring one's own drink
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
with a click; with a snap
to duck one's head; to pull in one's head; to duck down; to shrug one's shoulders
I know, right?; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!; there we go
cloudiness; cloudy weather; fog (on a mirror, glasses, etc.); cloud (e.g. in marble); gloom; dejection
interviewer (for job, school, etc. interviews)
high (e.g. spirits); merry; high; high (i.e. feeling of extreme pleasure)
license; permit; licence; certificate
totally willing; fully motivated
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
to be wet; to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
personal expenses; pocket money; spending money; incidental expenses; allowance
all (there is); as long as there is
aloneness; loneliness; solitude