not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
interference; intervention; meddling
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
to make matters worse; besides; what's more; in addition; on top of that
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
humming a tune; humming unconcernedly
anxiously; with anxious looks; with anxiety
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
repeatedly opening and closing (one's mouth); gasping; flapping (e.g. shoe sole); gaping open and shut; heartily (eating); devouring
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
very young; little; childish; immature
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
class; order; et cetera; etc.; equal; iso-
standing comparison with; comparing favorably with; by no means inferior to; equal to
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
taking a breather; relaxation; vent hole
cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits
to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
to look (sound, behave) grown-up; to be adult-like; to mature
(appropriate for) one's age
besides; in addition; also; moreover
to love; to cherish; to admire; to appreciate
chestnut-color; chestnut-colour