although I say; although one might say; although called
inspection (e.g. customs, factory); examination; scan (e.g. MRI, PET, etc.)
denotes uncertainty; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; A and B and the like
something; some kind of; for some reason
fragment; broken piece; chip; ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
direct talks; direct negotiations; talking to somebody in person
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
to get into a panic; to be flustered; to panic; to get in a flap
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
laughing while reminiscing
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
to be silent; to say nothing
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
clearing one's throat; cough
ceremony; rite; ritual; service
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
home delivery (of food); outside catering
sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)
buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum); soba; Japanese buckwheat noodles
delivery pizza; home-delivered pizza
half the amount (of money); half price; half fare
with the exception of; excepting; excluding
Japanese food; Japanese-style meal; Japanese cuisine
bowl of rice with food on top