stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)
bat (in baseball, cricket, etc.)
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
whispering; whisper; secret talk; murmur
adverse circumstances; adversity
to conquer (e.g. an enemy); to defeat; to overcome (a difficulty); to out-hit
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
near; close; beside; third person
shoe rack (in an entrance); cupboard (for shoes and clogs)
to change (lower-body clothing: shoes, pants, skirt, etc.); to put on (the wrong shoes)
waste of time; killing time
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
please don't fuss over me; don't go to any trouble; don't bother
proper quantity; suitable amount; proper dose; optimal dose
by nature; from the very beginning; through and through; absolutely (not); (not) at all
cake or snack served with tea
yōkan; jellied dessert made from red bean paste, agar, and sugar
wagashi; traditional Japanese confectionery
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
enough; sufficient; sufficiently; fully; division into ten
comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
to intercommunicate; to exchange (messages, vows, etc.)