to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent
Japan's best; number one in Japan
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
verdant; fresh and green; bright green; lush
obligation; favour; favor; debt of gratitude
to take off one's clothes; to undress
stupid brat; son of a bitch
heat haze; shimmer of hot air
to serve; to dish up; to dish out; to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
to be coming; to be popular; to be fashionable; to be angry; to have blown one's lid
at first; in the beginning; originally
entertainer (esp. in a traditional art); performer; artiste; talented person; accomplished person
concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
dad; daddy; papa; pa; pop
go on!; right!; here goes!
like this; in this way; as you see
boss; leader; kingpin; chief; head (e.g. of a crime syndicate)
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
with a burble; hollow (sounding); holey; full of holes or dents; viciously beating; hitting and kicking repeatedly
ordering (materials); placing an order; order
proprietress (of a traditional Japanese inn or restaurant); landlady; hostess; mistress
underling; person of low standing; grunt; petty (work, official, etc.); minor; lowly
tuck (e.g. in a dress); rise (e.g. in price)
preliminary contest; qualifying round; trial; heat; primary
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
often; frequently; lightly (of a movement); easily; simply
guest seating (e.g. theater, stadium); passenger seat (e.g. taxi); audience
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
household head; master; host (e.g. of a tea gathering); husband
log; dace (Tribolodon hakonensis)
hand; arm; handwriting; penmanship; 'shake' (command to have a dog place its paw in your hand)
(young) hoodlum; delinquent boy; small-time yakuza; brat; little shit
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
to run swiftly; to dash; to rush; to race
to get tired; to become exhausted; to become worn out; to become battered (from long use); to get tired of (doing); to get fed up with
to have a cramp; to be pulled too tight