extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
to grow fat; to gain weight; to grow fertile; to be refined (palate); to be discerning (eye, ear); to become rich
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
effect; result; worth; Kai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
not the time for; not the place for; far from; anything but; ... is out of the question; ... isn't the word for it
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
to drink up; to drain (cup)
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
even if; even though; however; no matter how
indicate reason; infers some protest
shadow or cloud (e.g. on someone's happiness); shade; gloom
flow (of a fluid or gas); stream; flow (of people, things); passage (of time); course (of events); (step-by-step) procedure; group of people who remain together after the end of an event
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
denotes uncertainty; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; A and B and the like
stuffed toy; stuffed animal; plush toy; soft toy; cuddly toy
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject
going straight to the point; cutting it short; as it turns out
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why