to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of; to take a tea break; to rest
weak point; unskillfulness
tea utensils; container for powdered green tea (tea ceremony)
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
being extremely busy; being swamped with work
to reveal by washing the surface; to expose by washing away dirt, earth, etc.; to discover (by investigation); to bring to light; to start washing
to (be able to) make contact; to (be able to) get in touch
to have guts; to be plucky; to have nerves of steel
annoyance (to); bane (of); constant worry (to)
while; during; performed in this condition
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
dressing (esp. in kimono); fitting; helping someone get dressed; outer garment (in kabuki)
ring; loop (of rope); halo (of an angel)
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
to call in; to invite; to bring in
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
rainfall; snowfall; alighting; descending
don't worry; no worries; never mind
consecutive defeats; series of defeats
lever; agent (causing something to happen); instrument; assistant; helper
performance (at a party or banquet, etc.); side show; entertainment
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such)
appetizer; starter; hors d'oeuvre
both people; two people; two directions; both directions
to practice; to practise; to train; to drill; to become practiced; to become practised
may I ask (for); might I ask (that)
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
consecutive victories; series of victories
to be fed up (with); to be tired (of); to be bored (with); to be unable to bear
hey!; over here!; OK; gotcha; yep
fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment
to run past; to run by; to go too far ahead
type of candy given to a child after it wakes up from a nap; wake-up sweets
very; extremely; excessively
Gyula; Jura (France); Jura
may I come in?; please forgive me; I'm sorry
recommendation; referral; endorsement