gossip; corner of the mouth
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
to stop walking; to pause
shop; store; somebody who sells (something) or works as (something); somebody with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
to hang; to suspend; to hang oneself; to hoist an opponent off of his feet by his loincloth; to turn upwards (as if being pulled); to be slanted (of eyes)
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
upper class; upper echelons of society; the rich and powerful; the elite
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
crowded; packed; crammed; cramped; filled; overflowing
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
... being the case; (precisely) because ...; as might be expected from ...
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
smartly dressed; stylish; someone smartly dressed; to dress up; to be fashionable
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
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
to repeat; to do something over again
puffing motion (when blowing, spitting, etc.); pouting (with displeasure)
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
to dye; to colour; to color
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
to touch; to feel; to touch (with); to experience; to come in contact with; to touch on (a subject); to allude to
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
to treat; to handle; to deal with; to arrange; to decorate; to dress