no; that's wrong; it's not like that; isn't it?; wasn't it?
upper part; upper region; region above
instructor; (fencing) teacher; model
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
slander; bad-mouthing; abuse; insult; speaking ill (of)
to tattle; to tell on; to inform a superior of someone's actions
of all people; a person of ...'s standing
narrow; cramped; tight; fussy; narrow-minded
Szechuan dish of noodles covered with a sauce of sesame paste and chili oil
anonymous report; (secret) information; tip-off; informing (against)
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such)
first words said (e.g. when meeting someone); first thing out of one's mouth; first speech; inaugural address
table; chart; list; memorial to an emperor
lucky day; auspicious day; unspecified day of the month (used to obscure the date a letter, invitation, etc. was written)
excuse me for disturbing (interrupting) you; greeting used when entering someone's home
three times; thrice; third (musical interval)
teahouse; (Edo period) rest stop; (geisha) teahouse; establishment where patrons are entertained by geisha; tea house (that sells tea); tea dealer
self-service drink area in a restaurant (incl. soft drinks, coffee, tea, etc.)
standard; set; routine; decided
Hamburg steak; hamburger steak
dish of fish or meat flavoured with soy sauce, mirin, etc., coated with starch and then deep-fried
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
to protrude; to stick out; to be forced out; to be pushed out; to go over (e.g. a budget); to go beyond
mixture of bean jam, boiled beans, agar cubes, fruit pieces and syrup
wet towel (supplied at table); hot, moistened hand towel
(not so) much; (not) very
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
potato; French fries; chips; sweet potato
suitable; appropriate; fitting; appropriately; accordingly; as required
payment; bill; sweeping; clearing away; sweeping stroke (e.g. when writing kanji)
silly person; dumb-bunny; dope