pilchard (esp. Japanese pilchard, Sardinops melanostictus); sardine
fly ball; fly (esp. in fishing bait); flying
Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze
Hamburg steak; hamburger steak
cabbage (Brassica oleracea)
with a crunching or grinding sound; quickly; promptly; crispily; crunchily
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
in the same way as; just like
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
to wear glasses; to put on glasses
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
major company; big company; front castle gate; force attacking the front of a castle
information technology; IT
enterprise; business; company; corporation
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
memory; recollection; remembrance; storage
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
program (e.g. TV); programme
being afraid of; being fearful; being timid; trembling; shivering
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
warm; mild; considerate; kind; warm (of a colour); mellow
happy family circle; sitting in a family circle and enjoying conversation; harmony in a family
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
period; time; opportunity; chance; age; term (e.g. in office); session (e.g. of parliament)