tatami mat (esp. as a measure of room size, either 1.82 sqm or 1.54 sqm)
to lay out a futon; to make a bed
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
to feel sorry (for, that); to regret (that); to feel pity; to sympathize
to put in order; to tidy up; to settle (a matter); to solve; to finish; to get through
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
imitation (of someone, something); impersonation; (vocal) mimicry
oh; oh my; oh dear; well, ...; er ...; why, ...
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of a visitor's arrival); informing (someone) of a visitor's arrival
tablet; pill; tablet; tablet computer; tablet; (inscribed) slab
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (voice); fluent (speech); eloquent
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
unpacking (esp. after moving house)
permission; approval; authorization; license
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
to pass (of time); to elapse
both hands; both arms; ten
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
what with A and B; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; denotes uncertainty
eco bag; reusable shopping bag
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
it is I who should say so
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
to receive; to get; to accept; to take (someone's words or behaviour); to interpret; to understand
inside; interior; among; within; middle; center; during
daily necessities; everyday item
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
all kinds of things; various things; large number of people