to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
the truth; fact; as it is; as you are; frank; bare plain
to project; to reflect; to cast (shadow)
to look through; to hold up to the light; to make an opening; to leave space; to fart without making a sound
to settle (in a place); to settle down
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise
connection (to a person, place, etc.); relation; affinity
author; writer; novelist; artist
craft; crafting; handcrafted article; kraft paper
to collect; to assemble; to gather
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
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
wagashi; traditional Japanese confectionery
wheat gluten (usu. steamed or baked)
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
phew; whew; huff; whoo; wohoo
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
highly priced; expensive; valuable; costly
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
lonely; lonesome; solitary; desolate
parched; dried-up; empty; hollow; rattling; clattering
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; naive
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
warm; mild; considerate; kind; warm (of a colour); mellow
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
to be satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); to be happy
difficult to understand; unintelligible; abstruse
cannot handle (it) any longer; fed up with; enough is enough
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
this and that; one thing or another
all day long; all the day; throughout the day
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
present age; present day; today; modern era; modern times
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name