thin washer on either side of the guard (tsuba) of a sword; (up to) the hilt; wits' end
to rebuke; to scold; to tell off; to question persistently (in order to criticize or find fault with somebody)
toilet; restroom; bathroom; lavatory
to feel irritated; to feel offended; to feel angry; to feel sick; to feel nauseous
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that...; trying to...
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
descent; fall; drop; decline; downturn; subsidence
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
yours sincerely; respectfully yours
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young (animal); young woman; offshoot
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
entertainer (esp. boy band or girl group member) whose image is manufactured to cultivate a dedicated consumer fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image
that; that thing; that person; then; that time; that place (over there); down there (i.e. one's genitals)
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
to become popular; to grow in popularity; to catch on
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
photo book (esp. one featuring photos of female celebrities, models); photobook
unsociable; unfriendly; blunt; surly; curt; cold
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
bookstore; bookshop; publisher; main building
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet