gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
deep-fried food (esp. chicken)
superb piece of work; masterpiece; exquisite item; perfection; unique article
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
had better ...; had better not ...
lethal weapon; deadly device
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
hello; good day; good afternoon
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
study; diligence; discount; reduction
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
bento; Japanese box lunch
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why