gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
standing on tiptoe and stretching one's back to make oneself taller; stretching oneself; overreaching oneself; overstretching oneself; trying to do something beyond one's ability
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
rich (taste); full-bodied (flavour, flavor); mellow; laid-back (lifestyle); relaxed; comfortable
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
(camera) shutter; shutter (for a door, window, etc.)
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
(shopping) cart; kart; go-kart
luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)
to increase; to add to; to augment
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
restaurant (esp. Western-style)
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)
udon with deep-fried tofu
extra-large portion; extra-sized serving
exactly!; surely!; that's it!; ding dong (sound of door bell, chime, etc.)
desktop; desk-top; tabletop; after-dinner speech
employee (of a store); shop assistant; clerk; salesperson
order (for an item); request; demand; condition
standard; set; routine; decided
Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze
dropping; unloading; grated vegetables, fruit, etc.; grater; using new tools (or clothes, etc.); new tools (or clothes, etc.)
Hamburg steak; hamburger steak
to hear; to be told; to know; to receive (order); to undertake; to comply
ladies' day; promotional scheme where women are offered discounts on certain days (e.g. at cinemas)
self-service drink area in a restaurant (incl. soft drinks, coffee, tea, etc.)
half the amount (of money); half price; half fare
point card; loyalty card; reward card
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
point (of a story, argument, etc.); point (e.g. in stock exchange movement); percentage point; switch; points; point; site
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
to summon; to call (e.g. phone); to convene; to invoke (e.g. subroutine); to call; to open (e.g. a file)
button (clothing); push-button
call; visit; inquiry; enquiry; question