to make a fist; to clench one's fist
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
(not) even once; (not) ever
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
one's field of expertise; one's strong area
worst; poor and boring; uncool
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
such ... as; or some such
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
to apologize; to apologise
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
feast; treating (someone); to treat (someone, e.g. to a meal)
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
shiruko; sweet red-bean soup with mochi
in an instant; in a flash; right away; immediately
presentiment; premonition; hunch; to have a premonition; to have a hunch
hitting the target; striking home; proving to be right; coming true; being on the mark
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
to hand over; to surrender
horizontal (as opposed to vertical); lying down; side-to-side (as opposed to front-to-back); width; side (of a box, etc.); beside
tranquil; calm; quiet; peaceful
end; verge; extremity; miss; failure; blank (e.g. lottery ticket)
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon