inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
to take advantage of; to impose on; to make an entry (in an account book)
to get drunk; to become intoxicated; to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle); to become nauseated; to be elated; to be exalted
to come together; to join; to get married; to become a married couple
to overestimate (someone); to overrate; to think too highly of; to make too much of; to give (someone) too much credit
company person; company man; company woman; corporate soldier
neglecting; leaving alone
outer surface; outward appearance; outside; outside; outer; outward
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
casserole of rice, fish or meat, and vegetables
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
smallish; on the small side; somewhat small; short swing of a bat, racquet, etc.
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
may I come in?; please forgive me; I'm sorry
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
don't you think?; indicates question
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
excuse me for disturbing (interrupting) you; greeting used when entering someone's home
sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment
jūbako; multi-tiered food box
mashed sweet potatoes with sweetened chestnuts
osechi; osechi-ryōri; traditional food eaten during the New Year's holidays
to inherit; to succeed; to take over
rice ball coated with sweetened red beans, soybean flour or sesame
memories; recollections; reminiscence
to be indelibly stained or ingrained; to be dyed in deeply
work (e.g. book, film, composition, etc.); opus; performance; production
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; naive
otherwise; if not; or else
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal