somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
sleepy; drowsy; somnolent
course; route; course (of study); program; lane (in running, swimming, etc.); course (of action); policy
in turns; in series; in number order; by rotation
to follow (road); to pursue (course); to follow up; to follow (hyperlink)
simplified receipt with a blank line to be filled out with the customer's name (used specifically for claiming expenses); hand-written receipt
keeping things tidy and in order
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in web browser)
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
absolutely every little bit; everything from A to Z; systematically; thoroughly; one after another
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
bedside; near one's pillow
to wake up; to awake; to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to come to one's senses
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
careful; scrupulous; thorough; conscientious; elaborate; deliberate
refresh (e.g. memory, one's spirits, etc.)
tool; implement; means; furniture
balcony; veranda; verandah; porch
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
what time; (lit.) which hour
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
fashion; trend; vogue; prevalence (of a disease); epidemic
womanly; ladylike; feminine
underwear; undergarment; underclothes; lingerie
to miss (doing); to fail (to do)
year in, year out; always; 24-7
to summon courage; to be brave
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
time of departure; (on the) point of departure; just as one is leaving
long telephone conversation; being on the phone for a long time
strict prohibition; ban; interdiction
on the occasion of; circumstances; juncture
matter causing distress; something causing worry