concentration; focusing; convergence; within a collection of works
obstruction; check; hindrance; prevention; impediment; interdiction
chewing; mastication; digestion (e.g. of words); assimilation; comprehension
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
in low spirits; dejected; sad
dispersing; breaking up; running away
plunking (down something heavy); flumping (into a chair)
street at night; making a night journey
oh my god; how; what the; incredible
bribe; sweetener; douceur
down to earth; reasonable
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
to hit hard; to punch hard; to give a hard blow; to wallop; to sock
reversal; return; return gift; return favour (favor); barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
no!; no no!; no, not at all
apologies for the crude food
to send to; to deliver; to escort (a person) home
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
your home; your family; their home; (my) home
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
loveable; very likeable; like very much
large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
small change; coins; small sum of money
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
claim (for compensation); customer complaint seeking compensation; (general) complaint; objection
salty; calculating; stingy; scowling; grimacing; hoarse
how should I know?; don't ask me
piece; fragment; one (object)
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance
to look away; to avert one's eyes
now that you say that; now that you mention it