it's been a long time; long time no see
flapping; rattling (sound); noisily; commotion; kerfuffle
counter; service counter (e.g. at a bank); counter (at a bar, cafe, etc.); automatically responding with an upload slot to someone who allows you to download (e.g. in P2P systems)
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
wet towel (supplied at table); hot, moistened hand towel
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
middle-aged man; Buddhist priest
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
(set of) facial features; looks
distinctly (standing out); clearly; in sharp relief; boldly
approximate age; apparent age; marriageable age (esp. of a woman); age of maturity; appropriate age (to ...); old enough (to ...)
to choke; to be choked by; to be stifled by
I'm sorry to have kept you waiting
sake bottle; tall and slender bottle with a narrow mouth made from ceramic, metal or glass that can be used for sake, shoyu or rice vinegar; turtleneck (sweater); non-swimmer; person who cannot swim
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
helping oneself to a drink; pouring one's own drink
to pour into; to wash down; to insert (e.g. into a data stream)
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
a little while later; for a little while; some time later; for some time; presently
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
to warm oneself; to sun oneself; to warm up; to get warm
to close one's eyes; to lower one's eyelids; to shut one's eyes; to die; to breathe one's last
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator); to get chilly; to cool down
manner of using one's hands
to incline; to lean; to devote oneself to; to concentrate on; to ruin; to squander
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
to stare at; to gaze at; to look hard at; to watch intently; to fix one's eyes on
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...