to rot; to go bad; to corrode; to weather; to become useless; to blunt; to become depraved
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
smallness; small item; short month (i.e. having fewer than 31 days); elementary school; smaller (of two things, places, etc. with the same name); inferior; younger (of two people with the same name)
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
to be lost in lust for riches; to throw all caution and conscience away in pursuit of riches
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
youngster; neophyte; greenhorn
society; public; community; social studies
to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe
damn; damn it; feces; excrement; damn; damned; very
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
paltry sum of money; small change; odd money; pittance; chicken feed
mum; mom; mummy; the missus
to do over again; to redo; to start over; to remake; to resume; to recommence
tired; frazzled; tiresome; tiring; draining
nature; spontaneity; natural airhead
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
doing whatever one pleases
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
yakisoba; fried noodles, usu. with vegetables and meat
greatly; very much; thanks a lot
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous
slow; clumsy; stupid; irritating
to burn; to scorch; to char; to singe
lack of filial piety; disobedience to one's parents
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
to rise perpendicularly; to tower steeply
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal
assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
dad; dada; daddy; pa; papa; pappa
to lose (through death) (e.g. wife, child)