matter causing distress; something causing worry
adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing
Shinbashi (section of Tokyo)
different opinion; objection
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
depressed; bummed out; down; heavy-hearted; heavy-spirited; feeling reluctant (to do)
repair; mending; fixing; servicing
to allow; to let (somebody) do; to make (somebody) do
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
(having) bad marks or results (e.g. in school); of poor quality or workmanship
complaint; troubles; objection; grievance
(addressee's) name; (recipient's) name and address
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
by the end of this year; before the year comes to a close; during this year
to be renewed; to change; to be improved; to be reformed; to stand on ceremony; to be formal
to be sticky; to be adhesive; to persevere; to persist; to stick to
coriander (Coriandrum sativum); cilantro; dhania; Chinese parsley
(small crunchy) dried sardines
quantity; amount; volume; number; amount of money
kombu (usu. Saccharina japonica); konbu; kelp; any edible species from the family Laminariaceae
progress; advance; improvement; development
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
espresso (coffee); expresso
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
New Year's Eve; December 31
red and white; colours for festive or auspicious occasions (colors); two teams; two groups; Kōhaku Uta Gassen; annual contest between male and female popular singers on New Year's Eve (sponsored and broadcast by NHK)
battle; fight; fighting; engagement; contest
fine white noodles served flowing in a small flume
roller coaster; big dipper
cool; chilly; feeling nice and cold