ash; embers; complete destruction
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
to grab (someone) by the collar; to size (someone) by the lapels
ramen; Chinese-style noodles
rest; break; recess; intermission
to swing one's arms greatly while walking; to act freely; to be brazen
leaving temporarily; stepping out; going away for a while; camera focusing error (on a space between two objects)
appeal (e.g. to public opinion); plea; appeal (e.g. sex appeal); attractiveness; appeal (e.g. in baseball); emphasizing (strong points, etc.)
premature; untimely (e.g. death); early
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
Zhou dynasty (China, approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty; perimeter; counter for laps or circuits
no big deal; no match; not worth worrying about
spontaneous generation; abiogenesis; natural occurrence; spontaneous occurrence
superior; superiors; senior
to that extent; to that degree; that much; that many
fresh off the farm; inexperienced
dish made with pork belly and bones, simmered with miso, sake, vegetables, etc. (from Kagoshima)
lotus flower; Chinese milk vetch (Astragalus sinicus); china spoon; lotus-shaped pedestal for a gravestone
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency
episode; anecdote; vignette
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
rationalization; justification
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (playing card suit)
desktop; desk-top; tabletop; after-dinner speech
to pour (into a vessel); to fill (a cup, bowl, etc.) with; to dish out (food or drink)
one's share; one's portion
to drink up; to drain (cup)
to give a glance (at); to take one look at
table; desk; counter for tables, desks, etc.; offering table before an altar (sometimes used in tea ceremony); tabletop incense burner
to yearn for (someone, something); to miss
good-looking guy; handsome man; hunk; Adonis; cool guy