to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
to (relax and) stretch one's legs out; to go for a further walk
group; party; team; organization; organisation; association
coming to a store (restaurant, bar, shop, etc.)
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
succeeding; following; trailing; next
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such); first name; famous; great; name; noun
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
reality; actuality; hard fact
not a chance; you wish!; that's not going to happen; that won't work
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
lunch; noon; midday; daytime; waking up; getting up
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
sidelong glance; short grain (paper)
very busy (person or thing)
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
merchant; trader; expert (in a trade or profession); professional; woman working in the nightlife business (bar or nightclub hostess, geisha, etc.); demimondaine
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
drawstring purse; money pouch; pouch of fried tofu stuffed with var. ingredients, used in oden; (arch.) unlicensed prostitute (Edo period)
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
price; cost; charge; payment; bill; fee
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; especially; particularly
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
symbol; code; sign; notation
to take more time than expected; to take a long time; to be delayed