to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
instant; moment; for an instant
different thing; another question; different case
bar; saloon; pub; tavern; drinking establishment
karaoke box; club with individual rooms that can be rented with karaoke machines
scattering; leaflets; sushi rice in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top; writing in an irregular hand
when one was a very young child; very early in one's life
The Little Match Girl (1845 short story by Hans Christian Andersen)
looking someone in the eyes; taking a straight look at something
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
passerby; pedestrian; foot passenger
to arrange beforehand; to make a sign to each other; to conspire
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
cardboard box; carton; corrugated box
calculation; reckoning; count; forecast
to order; to send away for; to have (something) sent to one; to pull (something) closer
advocate; proponent; supporter
to get the hang of; to learn the secret to
speeding up; increase in pace
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
whole; entirety; whatever (is the matter)
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
chime; bell (e.g. doorbell)
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
flood plain; river terrace; riverside area; area between river and river bank
row of cherry trees (lining a street)
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
cruel; inhumane; callous; brutal
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
social gathering; get-together; (friendly) meeting
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
to come and see (someone, something); to visit
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
sidelong glance; short grain (paper)
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
as a child; when one was a child; childhood
personal history; curriculum vitae; resume