leaving one's seat (before an event is over); excusing oneself (from a meeting, conversation, etc.)
to float; to save (on one's expenses); to scrimp; to half-rise, e.g. to one's feet
intimate friend; close friend; bosom buddy; chum
present form; present tense
curry (esp. Japanese curry); rice and curry
in name only; figurehead; (only) by name
chikuwa; tube-shaped fish paste cake
shaft (e.g. in a mine); pit
turret; watchtower; high wooden stage; scaffolding; wooden frame (of a kotatsu); yagura
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
precipitation; deposition; settlement (e.g. of sediment)
rice (esp. when served on a plate)
to pour into; to wash down; to insert (e.g. into a data stream)
molding; moulding; shaping; modelling (i.e. plastic arts); modeling
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
having in mind; happening to know of; idea
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
to hit and break open; to crush; to smash
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
scorch; burn; burnt rice; part of ceramic glaze that has become dark or darkish-brown during firing
deep-fried food (esp. chicken)
to line up; to put in a row; to add (to a group); to accept (as a member of an organization, etc.); to link; to put together
pudding (esp. custard); black hair dyed blond but where the roots have again turned black
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
reddish-brown; yellowish-brown
two colours; two varieties; two types
to paint in different colors (for different purposes) (colours)
strawberry (esp. the garden strawberry, Fragaria x ananassa)
plan; device; idea; design; contrivance; conception
selection; choice; choosing; picking; election
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
to keep (a person) waiting
lost article; something forgotten
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
collecting; collection; collation; gathering; arrangement; coordination
without; but if; otherwise; or else