to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
silly; foolish; absurd; childish; easy; trifling
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
junior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger student
superb view; picturesque scenery
snugly (into hole, container, etc.); tightly (fitting, covering); firmly; (with a) pop (i.e. sound of a cork, etc. being pulled out of a hole in one movement); with a plop; (fall) straight
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
carpet; rug; mat, mattress, quilt etc. spread out on the floor (or ground) and used to sit or sleep on; spread; (cloth) cover
wet towel (supplied at table); hot, moistened hand towel
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze
bento; Japanese box lunch
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
supply; provision; raising; procurement
on hand; readily available
pleasant feeling; good vibes
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
omitting crucial steps; cutting corners; intentional negligence; tenuki; taking the initiative by ignoring the opponent's last move and playing somewhere else (in go)
form; shape; figure; visage
onigiri; rice ball (often triangular, sometimes with a filling and wrapped in nori)
repeatedly opening and closing (one's mouth); gasping; flapping (e.g. shoe sole); gaping open and shut; heartily (eating); devouring
buffet; self-service meal
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
to boil; to heat; to excite; (arch.) to melt (metal)
to be needed; to be wanted
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
canteen; flask; water bottle; thermos
to hand over; to surrender
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
rich (taste); full-bodied (flavour, flavor); mellow; laid-back (lifestyle); relaxed; comfortable
to be softened; to calm down
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere