to put an end (to); to close the books (on)
to leak out; to escape; to find expression; to give vent; to leak out; to be divulged
seiza; kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles
social life; social intercourse
confidence; trust; faith; credit (finance)
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation
most of all; extremely; supremely
as it is bound to (happen); following the natural course; though possible as it may be
your house; your home; your husband; your organization; you
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
to make a fresh start; to turn over a new leaf; to call again; to visit again; to come again
to say nasty things (about); to use abusive language
to let the tension out of one's shoulders; to relax; to not take oneself too seriously
like this; in this way; as you see
kneeling down on the ground; prostrate oneself
clock to be placed on tables, bookshelves, etc. (as opposed to a watch)
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
straightforward approach; playing it straight; fair deal
village; hamlet; countryside; country
not serious; frivolous; insincere; unsteady
to speak frankly; to speak unreservedly; to open up to each other; to talk candidly; to speak by laying everything on the table; to talk straight from the gut
nothing; naught; nought; un-; non-
what the?; what's that?; what are you doing?; what's going on?
a little bit; a little while
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
minute; micro; detailed; delicate; subtle
sliced ginger prepared in vinegar (served with sushi); pickled ginger; mimeograph; reprimand; rebuke; overly skinny person
record; minutes; record (e.g. in sports); results; to record; to document
untouched; unused; intact
Saran Wrap; plastic wrap; cling wrap; cling film
to omit; to leave out; to exclude; to curtail; to save; to cut down
to be surprising; to be shocking; to be jaw-dropping
to express (in words); to confess
near oneself; close to one; familiar
to get tired of; to lose interest in; to be fed up with; to have enough
a piece; a scrap; a fragment; iota; modicum; trace
cloudiness; cloudy weather; fog (on a mirror, glasses, etc.); cloud (e.g. in marble); gloom; dejection
rapid succession (e.g. questions)
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)