small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
considerably; fairly; quite
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
restaurant (esp. Western-style)
relatively; comparatively
home area; home town; local
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
to pass (of time); to elapse
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)
udon with deep-fried tofu
extra-large portion; extra-sized serving
exactly!; surely!; that's it!; ding dong (sound of door bell, chime, etc.)
desktop; desk-top; tabletop; after-dinner speech
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
employee (of a store); shop assistant; clerk; salesperson
order (for an item); request; demand; condition
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
standard; set; routine; decided
Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze
dropping; unloading; grated vegetables, fruit, etc.; grater; using new tools (or clothes, etc.); new tools (or clothes, etc.)
Hamburg steak; hamburger steak
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
to hear; to be told; to know; to receive (order); to undertake; to comply
ladies' day; promotional scheme where women are offered discounts on certain days (e.g. at cinemas)
self-service drink area in a restaurant (incl. soft drinks, coffee, tea, etc.)
half the amount (of money); half price; half fare
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
point card; loyalty card; reward card