the L-word (i.e. love); being in love
Für Elise (composition by Ludwig van Beethoven)
one's world view; one's view of life; essay on life
the harmonizing, mentally and physically, of two parties engaged in an activity; singing from the same hymn-sheet; dancing to the same beat
burnt rice; scorched rice; crispy rice at bottom of cooking pan; woman who hangs out with gay men
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; addition; inclusion; taking into account
place where music lessons are given; music class; music school
mosquito coil; anti-mosquito incense
babies born on October 10, supposedly conceived on New Year's Day; normal gestation time (i.e. 9 months)
going downstream (in a boat)
something-something (e.g. platitudes, waffling); yada yada; so-and-so
piece of cake; a walk in the park
to misread; to misinterpret; to misunderstand
lucky or unlucky aspect of a given day
desperation; despair; self-abandonment
winds and clouds; nature; the elements; situation; state of affairs
how many? (large animals)
gyoza; pot sticker; crescent-shaped pan-fried dumplings stuffed with minced pork and vegetables
ready fire-power; battle-ready forces; immediate asset (to a team or firm); someone who can be an immediately effective player or worker
interviewer (for job, school, etc. interviews)
sliced ginger prepared in vinegar (served with sushi); pickled ginger; mimeograph; reprimand; rebuke; overly skinny person