has reached its limit (with this); has reached its peak (here)
perquisite; perk; side benefit; emoluments
potato chips; potato crisps
soy sauce; soya sauce; shoyu
not at all; don't worry about it; forget about it
miso; fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key point; main point; weakling
to be palatable; to suit one's taste
handsome man; actor in a love scene
to print; to color or pattern fabric using a wooden mold
keen; eager; enthusiastic; motivated; determined; positive
slack; loose; lax; slovenly; sloppy
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
to load (with goods, cargo); to put on board; to stow aboard
Kansai (region comprising Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe and surrounding prefectures); Kansai (western half of Japan; during the feudal era)
to keep away; to keep at a distance
one by one; one each; one at a time
to make (good) progress; to move right ahead (with the work); to advance
addition and deletion; taking out and putting in; plugging and unplugging; making do; getting by
investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking
turn; turn (melodic ornament); turn (in a game)
(team) pairings; match-ups
invincible; unrivaled; unrivalled; matchless; unbeatable; undefeatable
only; merely; nothing but; no more than
transactions; dealings; business
to be offended; to get angry; to be stuffy; to be stifling; firmly (shutting one's mouth)
complete; completion (of a collection, video game, etc.)
one's say; one's point; one's case; complaint; objection; grievance
sign; indication; omen; symptom
chillingly; shiveringly; with goosebumps; uncomfortably; restlessly