rice cakes; pounded mochi rice
to make matters worse; besides; what's more; in addition; on top of that
(not) well; (not) properly; (not) enough; (not) sufficiently; (not) satisfactorily; (not) decently
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
to make a fool of someone
that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
for your information; I'm telling you
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
to catch fire; to provoke; to catch fire from; to be ignited
to walk behind someone; to follow in someone's footsteps
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
hang in there; go for it; keep at it; do your best
what with this and that; for a number of reasons
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
to stand on a podium; to teach; to be a teacher
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
being enrolled (at a school); being registered; being a member (of a team, organization, etc.)
intentionally; deliberately; designedly; especially; particularly
consciousness; becoming aware (of); awareness; mano-vijnana (mental consciousness, cognizer of sensory information)
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
personality; style; appearance
directly; in person; firsthand
unique; matchless; unparalleled; unparallelled; never again
somehow dirty; slightly dirty; dingy; somewhat base; vaguely underhanded
story; tale; talk; discussion
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.)