to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
still (continuing); as ever; further
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
to not know what to do with; to be at a loss with; to have difficulty with; to be put out
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
story; tale; talk; discussion
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
Japan's best; number one in Japan
look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
haughty; arrogant; insolent; proud; overbearing
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
to put on a bold front; to act big; to be unyielding; to act formally; to act stiffly
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
is something that; is that which
rice bowl; tea cup; teacup
personality; style; appearance
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
provision; supply; payment; allowance; grant
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
piece; fragment; one (object)
(wet) cough; (sound of) coughing
to exchange; to swap; to barter; to replace; to substitute