bright and clear (weather, sky, etc.); perfectly (fine weather); nicely dry (laundry, air, etc.); crisply (fried, cooked, etc.); frankly; open-heartedly
glossy (e.g. hair); sleek; shiny; lustrous
honorific affix; honorific prefix
to show; to bare (the teeth)
light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); k-car; kei car
seal (used in lieu of a signature); stamp; chop
with a vroom; with a sudden shaking
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)
to set one's hand to; to start work on; to embezzle; to use (money obtained in illegal fashion); to have sexual relations; to have an affair
fat under-belly of tuna (considered high-quality)
prawn; shrimp; lobster; crayfish
rolled egg; rolled omelette (omelet); fried egg; frying pan for making rolled eggs
dessert stomach; having room for dessert despite being full
to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to
gift; premium; prize (lottery drawing, pachinko, etc.); party favor (favour)
lower branch (of an organization); subordinate organization; substructure
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
(I) won't (say) anything no matter what (expression is followed by negative verb relating to say, answer, etc.) to not (tell) even under any threat
false name; alias; assumed name; pseudonym
to visit one place after another without plan or effect; to gallivant about
head; chief; top student; head of the class; top seat; first desk (in orchestra)
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
beside a nobleman; close aid (of a nobleman, etc.); place where a high ranking person resides; one's own city (of a shogun, lord, etc.); place under one's direct control; one's own turf
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
root of an evil; source of a problem; source of trouble; cause of misfortune
water-filled bamboo tube which clacks against a stone when emptied; device for scaring birds from gardens
to gulp down (a drink); to slurp
to darken one's face; to assume a gloomy look
(study of) pharmacy; pharmaceutics
depending on the answer; hinging on the reply
to pull tight; to brace; to tighten
tatami room; dinner party in a tatami room with a geisha or maiko
one-armed person; one-handed person