whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
to pour drinks for each other; to drink together
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
old-fashioned; behind the times; out-of-date; antiquated
warm and fluffy; soft; steamy hot (food); hot and flaky; feeling mentally tired; feeling of tired relief or accomplishment after effort or perseverance
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
sharpness; cutting ability; quickness (of wit); incisiveness; peppiness (of a ball)
embarrassed smile; embarrassed laugh; bashful smile
to be expensive; to be costly
business trip; official trip
to become empty; to be emptied
rip-off; unfair overcharging; clip joint
little by little; bit by bit; sparingly
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
to speak unanimously; to speak in chorus; to speak in unison; to speak in one voice
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
purification; cleanup (e.g. of politics); purge
tidying up; clearing up; cleaning up; clearing away; putting in order
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
large sake cup; gulping down a drink; taking a swig at something
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
old body; aged person; elderly person
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
talkativeness; garrulity; loquacity
snell (fishing); leader; trace; cast
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
detergent; cleanser; cleaning agent; washing material
very important person; super star; super big shot
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)