one's own handwriting; autograph; holograph
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
letter (of alphabet); character; writing
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
tea party; get-together; tea ceremony
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
tenth day of the month; ten days
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
preparation; arrangements
one's field of expertise; one's strong area
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
to begin (doing); to start (doing)
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
to give directions; to issue instructions
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
please (give me); please (do for me)
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
shut-in; stay-at-home; hikikomori; social withdrawal; shunning other people
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress