soft and flaky (pie, potatoes, squash, etc.); fluffy; crumbly; being pleased with oneself; beaming happily; chuckling to oneself
looking pale; looking unwell
comfortable (to live in); snug; cozy; cosy
to be possible to say; to be able to say; (arch.) said; (arch.) have said
(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze
to be on the same wavelength; to think alike; to get along
local residents; neighbours; neighbors
quick; prompt; alert; smart; clever; astute
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
to sit at a desk (to study); to be at one's desk; to set to work on revision, homework, etc.
since some time or another; since who-knows-when
to notice; to realize; to be attentive; to be scrupulous; to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses)
indecisively; hesitantly; irresolutely; wishy-washily
halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked
to blow (on); to breathe (on); to pick (a fight); to provoke; to exaggerate; to ask (an unreasonable price)
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
coping method; approach; how to deal with (problem, etc.)
singing to one's own accompaniment; reciting while playing the shamisen, biwa, etc.
counter seat; seat at the counter
in accordance with; following; roughly; about; Street; Avenue
you could say; you might say; verging on the
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
let sleeping dogs lie; wake not a sleeping lion; (lit.) the spirit you do not approach will not curse you
to get information; to find out; to get wind of
source; origin; birthplace; release from prison; discharge from prison
certificate; certified document; (the) thumbs up; seal of approval; paper with signature of the shogun or lord
highly nourishing (nutritious); earning top marks nutrition-wise
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
soldier; warrior; person of courage; strong person; very capable person
to make (someone) wait; to take more time (than anticipated)
play; recreation; playing (a sport); play; playing (a musical instrument); musical performance; play (theatrical performance)
having one's own way; giving free rein to one's desires; acting as one pleases
and (concurrently; e.g. chauffeur and secretary); in addition to; at the same time; cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study)
scorer; scorekeeper; record keeper
sphere; globe; ball; sphere; counter for pitches
mixer (audio, concrete, etc.); blender (usu. countertop)
(not) at all; (not) by any means; (cannot) possibly; absolutely (not)
disqualification; elimination; incapacity; being unfit for one's role; being a failure