to make a sound with one's throat; to purr (cat)
to set one's hand to; to start work on; to embezzle; to use (money obtained in illegal fashion); to have sexual relations; to have an affair
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
manners; etiquette; propriety; manner of production (esp. of prose, poetry, etc.); way of making
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
bento; Japanese box lunch
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
nature (of a person); sex; gender; sex (i.e. sexual attraction, activity, etc.); gender; -ty
physical condition; state of health
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
stifled laugh; chuckling; snickering
field; sphere; realm; division; branch
to delight; to give pleasure
to speak ill of; to disparage
to flush out (game, etc.); to drive (animals); to beat; to urge; to spur on; to push on
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
to distribute; to arrange; to arrange; to lay out (as in decorating); (arch.) to marry off; (arch.) to exile
taking a seat; sitting down (in one's seat)
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
to poke fun at; to make fun of; to send up
mild; calm; gentle; quiet; congenial; amicable
nikujaga; meat and potato stew
potato (Solanum tuberosum)
I don't know ...; how about ...?; I wonder; what about ..?
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry
handmade; homegrown; hand-crafted; homemade
to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
best regards; please take care of; please do
wood chip; splinter; thin shingles
pursuit of knowledge; studying; learning; training; completing a course
environment; circumstance
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
to pick; to pluck; to snip; to cut; to nip
(a) principle; (a) reason; (a) point; some truth
frying or baking something thick (e.g. thick omelette)
to whinge; to kvetch; to gripe; to complain; to whine
strong spirit; mettle; backbone; guts; fighting spirit
to parry; to sidestep; to dodge
presentation; exhibit; suggest; citation