early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
to be coming; to be popular; to be fashionable; to be angry; to have blown one's lid
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
one's student (esp. a former one); one's pupil; one's disciple
knob; handle; snack (to have with a drink); side dish; a pinch (e.g. of salt); (file) handle
paying one's own expenses; going into business for oneself; working independently; person who earns their own living
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
in perfect form; going swimmingly
somehow; for some reason or other
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
mahjong parlour; mahjong parlor
naming; nominating; designating; calling on; asking for; requesting
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
shot; charge; blow; punch; home run; try
one copy (of a document); one letter; one-way traffic; pure straight; winning hand containing nine consecutive tiles of the same suit (i.e. 1-9)
gently and clearly shining (like the sun in springtime)
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
oar; all; (pulling an) all-nighter; staying up all night long
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
centimeter; centimetre; centi-; 10^-2; sentimental
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
to be surprised; to be astonished
marks; points; score; number of items; number of articles
calculation; reckoning; count; forecast