purple; violet; Lithospermum erythrorhizon (species of gromwell); type of soy sauce
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
(doing) karaoke by oneself
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
visit for no reason; go on fool's errand
to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
restriction; restraint; limitation; limit
invitation; introduction; temptation
bluntly (refusing, etc.); flatly; out of hand; completely
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
finally; after; following; at the end (of)
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
such ... as; or some such
for the first time in one's life
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
employee (of a store); shop assistant; clerk; salesperson
to be somewhat stylish; to be somewhat chic
order (for an item); request; demand; condition
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
contacting; getting in touch; communication; call; message
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
eve (esp. Christmas Eve); the night before
interference; meddling; butting in
and; thereupon; because of that
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing