to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
about the same; about equal to; close match
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
to begin talking; to open up
suddenly; casually; accidentally; incidentally; unexpectedly; unintentionally
frank; candid; frankfurter; frank
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
shutout; shutting out; locking out; shutout; allowing no runs (goals, etc.)
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
after a long time; for the first time in a while
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
private; personal life; (one's) privacy
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
Okinawa (city, prefecture)
age range; age-group; age bracket
charge; cost; generation; age; era; a representative of; on behalf of
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
how can (one) do something
cares; ill feeling; reserve
difficult to be (in a place); not feeling like staying
conical hat (East-Asian style); coolie hat; something shaped like a conical hat or an umbrella; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
to discuss; to talk together
one's own problem; one's own issues
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
with these words; while saying
washing (esp. dishes and laundry)
advance; moving forward; progress
to sum up; to summarize; to summarise
3 o'clock; afternoon snack (eaten around 3 o'clock); three ages of Buddhism (following the death of Gautama Buddha; age of the true law, age of the copied law, and age of the degeneration of the law); three ages of the dharma
executive chef; head chef
paella (Spanish rice dish)