to some degree; up to a point; to some extent
fresh made; freshly baked; freshly roasted
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
rumbling stomach; noise from gas moving inside the digestive tract; borborygmus; rugitus
with a click; with a snap; ornamental clip (hair, obi, etc.)
bowl (wooden); counter for bowls of food or drink
blowing repeatedly (e.g. to cool something down); huffing and puffing; puffing and panting; struggling (with work, studies, etc.); having difficulty
to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature); to let cool; to dampen; to throw a damper on; to spoil
seventh day of the month; seven days
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
utensil; implement; tool; instrument; appliance; apparatus
handwriting; handwritten; hand-painted; hand-drawn
indeed; really; truly; very much
flair; flash; insight; flash (of inspiration, wit, etc.); waving (e.g. of a flag in the wind)
trip abroad; overseas travel
establishing; proving; ascertaining; identifying; confirming
main cause; primary factor
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
necessary documents; important documents
photograph for passports, ID cards, etc. (usu. 4x3cm)
application; request; petition
tenth day of the month; ten days
lump (of flour, etc.); clump (of ground meat, etc.)
entertainment; amusement; fun
horn-shaped pastry with sweet filling
first year of junior high school; first-year junior high school student
feigned ignorance; pretending not to recognize (somebody); unconcerned air; indifference
having an ancient and honorable origin
love of; affection for; enthusiast for; being attractive to; being liked by
older sister and younger brother
being amazed; being horrified; being taken aback
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
dripping; trickling; drop by drop; in drops
to add (numbers); to add (something); to top up (with something); to take care of (e.g. one's business)
once-in-a-lifetime encounter (hence should be cherished as such)
course correction; trajectory change; orbital adjustment