to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do; to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features; to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
to go out and away; to leave
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
travelling incognito (traveling); special palanquin for carrying a daimyo or his wife incognito
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice
senior high school student
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
public entertainment; performing arts; accomplishments; attainments
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
(not) even once; (not) ever
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
someone who is in their element; (lit.) fish that has found water
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
how; in what way; how about; questionable
don't you think?; indicates question
just managing; with great difficulty
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
ridiculously expensive; stupidly expensive
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.)
imagination; supposition; guess
high praise; great admiration; rave reviews
favorable reception; good reputation; popularity
please (give me); please (do for me)
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
even though; despite; when