loitering; hanging around; wandering around
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
you're lying; yeah, right; liar; fibber
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
to rummage through; to ransack (e.g. a drawer); to throw into confusion; to disrupt; to upset
obstacle; impediment; hindrance; handicap; impairment; disability
signature phrase; signature saying
someone who gets in the way without serving any useful purpose; fly in the ointment; buttinsky; third wheel
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
to live up to expectations; to meet expectations
to speak with an accent; to be corrupted (of word); to mispronounce
honourable defeat; honorable defeat; honourable death; trying but being utterly beaten; being completely rejected when professing one's love
flat out (of); completely empty; out of money; penniless; broke
bright person; talented student; prodigy
verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words
sponsorship (i.e. conducting under one's auspices); promotion; organizing; organising; hosting; staging
independent; autonomous; voluntary; of one's own initiative
visit to a shrine or temple; paying homage at a shrine or temple
to be too numerous; to be too much
brave figure; valiant figure; heroic figure; gallant figure
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
souvenir store; gift shop
stickiness; viscosity; tenacity; persistence
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
unable to leave the work at hand; right in the middle of something; tied up; busy
self-proclaimed; self-professed; professing oneself to be; calling oneself; first person
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
to jump up and down; to hop
world peace; peace of the world
to coil around (of a child or animal); to grab (usu. out of playfulness or affection); to cling
(hospital) nurse; registered nurse; RN
childcare worker; kindergarten teacher
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed
rather; sooner; preferably
practical; matter-of-fact; realistic; utilitarian; pragmatic
okonomiyaki; savoury pancake containing meat or seafood and vegetables
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
light; easy; non-serious; minor
Bon Festival dance; Lantern Festival dance