to shorten; to narrow; to close; to shrink
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
housewarming gift; housewarming
matching clothing worn by couples
man; male; masculine gender
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in celebration or in honor of something); drinking one's glass dry
all present; all concerned; all of us
general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
feeling; sense; impression
intelligent; wise; bright; brilliant; clear-sighted
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
to polish up (on); to refine; to hone; to polish (by rubbing)
godparent; first person to give something its name
to live up to expectations; to meet expectations
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
I'm sorry to have kept you waiting
garlic chives (Allium tuberosum); Chinese chives; Chinese leek
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
loveable; very likeable; like very much
two parts; two copies; the second part