to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
habit; (social) custom; practice; convention
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
to sharpen; to hone; to wash (rice); to scour; to polish
pot (esp. teapot, coffee-pot); vacuum bottle; thermos flask
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
is something wrong?; what's wrong?; what's the matter?; slightest; mere; trivial
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
whether one likes it or not; willy-nilly
left utterly helpless; have no one to turn to; unapproachable
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
improper way (of doing); wrong way; unorthodox method; evil course; evil path; heresy
stupid; meaningless; worthless; hopeless (person, situation); beyond help; beyond saving
silence (not speaking); muteness
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
Japanese-style confectionary store
long-established shop; shop of long standing; old shop
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
to allow; to let (somebody) do; to make (somebody) do
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
to rest one's chin in one's hands
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
question; inquiry; enquiry
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
passion; passions; (sexual) desire; craving
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
don't you think?; indicates question
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)