to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
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 (of soil); to be discerning (of one's palate, eye, ear, etc.); to be discriminating; to become rich
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to; to do with pleasure
result (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; 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; far more than; nowhere near just; well beyond
mischief; prank; mischievous; naughty; pastime; hobby
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 drink to the last drop; to drink (a glass) dry; to drain (one's glass); to empty; to down (a drink)
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
to behave; to conduct oneself; to act; to treat (someone) to (food or drink); to entertain (e.g. to lunch)
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; although one might say; although called
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
shadow (e.g. on someone's happiness); cloud; 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; all of a sudden
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (voice); fluent (speech); eloquent
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
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)
what with A and B; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; denotes uncertainty
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 finish; to get through with; to graduate; to come to an end; to end; to finish doing ...
to get to the main subject; to move on to the main topic; to get down to business