some; several; many; how many; how much; very
covered with; stained; smeared
et cetera; etc.; and the like; the likes of; something like
to be annoyed (by); to be offended (at); to be irritated (with)
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
patronizing; expecting gratitude in return; acting like one is doing someone a favor; condescending
miserable; wretched; unhappy; sad; pitiable
grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
isn't it (that) different (from usual, from what one could expect, etc.)?; isn't that wrong?; no, that's wrong; it's not like that; that's not the case
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
to try to (do); to want to; to be about to (do, happen)
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
to wait and see; to sit on the fence; to be noncommittal
animal heart (usu. grilled on skewers)
chugging (a glassful of) a drink in one go
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
sobriety; soberness; sober face
verbal message; word (from someone)
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
to raise one's voice; to shout
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
in deep black; in jet black
parasol (esp. one that is secured to the ground); sunshade; (beach) umbrella
to fill to capacity; to pack; to complete; to tessellate
full bloom (esp. of cherry blossom); full blossom
back street; back alley; off-street
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
stillness; repose; standing still
large drop (rain, sweat, tears, etc.); large grain-like object (grape, cherry, etc.)
takoyaki; octopus dumplings
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
as before; as ever; as it was originally