from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
appetizer; starter; hors d'oeuvre
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
chair; stool; post; office; position
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
wearing one's hair in braids
eccentric young person (esp. girl)
and; thereupon; because of that
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
confections; sweets; candy; cake
in preparation; (shop) not yet open for business
silence (not speaking); muteness
aizuchi; back-channeling; interjections indicating that one is paying attention; two smiths hammering at an object in turn
to catch; to capture; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
manners; courtesy; etiquette
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
to come and see (someone, something); to visit
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
prohibition; interdiction; forbidden; prohibited
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. on someone else's head); to plate something (with a metal); to pour or dash a liquid (on something); to charge (a person with a guilt)
changing clothes; change of clothes
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
to sprinkle water on (something); to spray water on; to splash water on; to hinder; to hamper; to stifle
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently