to begin talking; to open up
to be crowded (with); to be packed; to be piled up (of work); to be busy (with)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
contacting; getting in touch; communication; call; message
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to smile (at); to grin (at)
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
such; this sort of; like this
proposal; proposition; suggestion
to take a bath; to have a bath; to take a shower
with these words; while saying
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
stiffening; rigidity; rigor; stiffness; ossification; petrification
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste
air of luxury; high class feel
each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
to mix; to stir; to blend
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
foreign; abroad; overseas
to lay in stock; to replenish stock; to procure; to learn; to find out; to take in
article specially made to order; made-to-measure (custom-made) article
cosmetics; toilet articles
to be needed; to be wanted
exceptional item; extraordinary product
one's house; one's home; one's family
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
beautiful woman; (a) beauty
secret (method, trick, etc.); key (e.g. to success); mysteries (of an art, trade, etc.); recipe; trick
mat; canvas (boxing, wrestling)
poor (living); barely continuing; just scraping along; very narrow
fully prepared; all ready
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
to do for (the sake of someone else)
still; yet; more; still more; as ...; like ...
to head towards; to direct one's steps to
changing room (at a bathhouse, swimming pool, etc.)
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
when one was a very young child; very early in one's life
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have