to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
moustache; beard; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
a (short) time; a while; one time (in the past); a period; (arch.) two-hour period
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
ill-natured; mean; nasty; sadistic; cruel; mean-spirited
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
space (room, area, outer space)
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
common occurrence; everyday occurrence; not an uncommon case; normal thing; everyday affair
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
original; unique (e.g. product); signature; exclusive
exactly as stated; verbatim
to be perturbed; to be agitated
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years); apprenticeship; indentureship; indenture
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
privacy; secrecy; confidentiality
open; public; overt; free; unreserved; uninhibited
to apologize; to apologise
very thin; flimsy; cheap; shallow
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
to guess; to sense; to presume; to sympathize with; to sympathise with
difficult to hear; indistinct; hesitating to ask; awkward to ask; unpleasant to hear; painful to listen to
to keep away; to keep at a distance
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
furnishings; implements; equipment
private property; personal belongings; personal effects
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
bottle; jar; decanter; flagon; phial; vial
leaving something where it is; abandoning something
wrapping; lapping (i.e. grinding, polishing)
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
new leaves; young leaves; fresh verdure
green (colour); green (energy, car, etc.); environmentally friendly; greenland; green space; green (on a golf course)
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)
fruit; nut; berry; fruits; profit