at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
to cling to; to stick to; to lie flat (e.g. on the ground)
ladle; dipper; wild chervil (Anthriscus sylvestris); cow parsley; keck
exclusion; removal; rejection; elimination; abatement; lifting (sanctions, etc.)
task; (doing a) bit of work; difficult task; hard work
all of a sudden; suddenly; by chance; unexpectedly
sense; sensation; feeling; intuition
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
remembrance; recollection; recognition
to harm; to cause harm to
to carry up; to bring up; to lift up; to elevate (someone) to a high position; to convince someone to accept a post (esp. through flattery)
young person; youth; young
careful; scrupulous; thorough; conscientious; elaborate; deliberate
make-up; makeup; cosmetics
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
bare minimum; minimum necessary (amount, number, etc.)
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
plaster or mortar-covered wall
slightly (blushing); suddenly (getting bright, flaring up, flashing on, etc.); distractedly
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; around; about; round about
to keep (a person) waiting
aluminum foil; aluminium foil; tin foil
handmade; homegrown; hand-crafted; homemade
name plate; name tag; label
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
strong-willed; strong of heart
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
grain; bead; drop; counter for small round objects including grains, seeds, pills, drops
inevitable; necessary; foregone; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
to empty; to vacate; to evacuate
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful
with a rustling sound; rippling (of a stream, etc.); murmuring; slurping down (ochazuke); quickly and easily (e.g. write a letter); with ease
finely chopped katsuobushi, sometimes with soy sauce
cross mark; demerit mark; an X
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness