life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
gyoza; pot sticker; crescent-shaped pan-fried dumplings stuffed with minced pork and vegetables
preparation; arrangements
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
individuality; personality; quirk; idiosyncrasy; character; individual characteristic
one's own child; one's own children
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
trio; gang of three; threesome
one's cherished opinion; pet theory
amorous feelings; feeling of being in love
hostile relations; hostile relationship
snake; serpent; large snake
to swell (from inflammation); to become swollen
skewered rice dumplings in a sweet soy glaze
hornet; yellow jacket; wasp (of subfamily Vespinae); Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia); yak-killer hornet
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
cleaning; clean-up; garbage collection; scavenging
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
trading card; collectible card
kapow; bang; bulging; filled to bursting; prostitute (catering to Occupation soldiers in Japan after WWII)
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
invisible person (in science fiction, etc.)
disorder; disturbance; unrest
simply; merely; only; solely
clumsy; awkward; tactless; awkward (e.g. socially); (arch.) mean; (arch.) cowardly
to look down on (someone); to make fun of; to put down; to treat with contempt; to underestimate
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
use; utilization; utilisation; application
an eye for people; the ability to judge character
harmonious; peaceful; congenial; friendly; happy
(sound of an) explosion or detonation; roar (of a machine)
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
(at) a glance; (judging from) appearances
idling; lazing; slovenly; flirting; philandering; womanizing
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
unwelcome; nerdish; unpopular
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with