to hesitate to say; to hem and haw; to falter in one's speech; to be stuck for a word; to mumble
I'm off (and will be back later); see you later; to go (and then come back)
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
joint ownership; co-ownership; sharing (e.g. a viewpoint); sharing (files, devices on a network, posts on social media, etc.)
disorderly; messy; absurd; unreasonable; very; extremely
to start a journey; to embark on a trip; to set forth; to hit the trail
to tie; to restrain; to confine; to bind; to fasten
in the meanwhile; during the time
the latter; the second; successor; descendant
important; essential; significant; major; key; principal
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
to connect; to link together; to pull together; to close tightly; to purse (e.g. lips)
decision; determination; resolution
clapping hands; applause; clapping one's hands in prayer (at a shrine)
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
shortcake (layered cream and fruit cake; in Japan, made with sponge cake)
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
insertion; letter drop; sending to a prisoner; thing sent to a prisoner; supply of provisions, refreshments, etc. to someone carrying out a task
throughout; all through; right through
course (of events); development; progress; market order; order without limit
to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on; to watch intently; to stare; to gaze
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
spring festival; spring matsuri
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
acrobatics; acrobatic performance; stunt
street stall; stand; booth
what is called; what you call; what they call; so-called
holding hands with fingers interlocked
near; nearby; not far off
dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered
shellfish; seashell; shell
charcoal; charred remains
piece(s) of firewood (esp. chopped or split from logs); kindling (twigs, branches, etc.); firewood
daily supplies; daily necessities; household items; housewares
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
vegetable; marijuana; cannabis
to deep-fry; to make deep-fried food; to launch (fireworks, etc.); to hoist (e.g. a flag); to summon (for geishas, etc.); to call in
manjū; steamed yeast bun with filling