to delay; to postpone; to put off; to slow down; to hold up; to retard
general situation; general trend; general tendency; way things are moving; current (of the times); tide (e.g. of public opinion)
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
to be splendidly handsome
handsome man; looker; good guy; great guy; influential person (esp. in the yakuza); sumo wrestler
one (esp. of two); the other; one way; on the other hand
to flow into; to pour into; to stream into
to warm oneself; to sun oneself; to warm up; to get warm
nature; property; disposition
upper stream; upper course; upstream; upper classes
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to give directions; to issue instructions
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
simple; plain; modest; frugal; reserved
potato chips; potato crisps
to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)
to gulp down (a drink); to slurp
carbonic acid; carbonated water; baking soda; sodium carbonate
one's younger brother; underling (e.g. in yakuza); junior male peer; sworn younger brother
to shorten; to cut short; to trim; to cut down on; to reduce; to scrimp on
verbal message; word (from someone)
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
to get fed up with; to get sick of; to become disgusted with
eating between meals; snacking
moment to quit; way to quit
strange; wonderful; weird; outrageous; mysterious
confections; sweets; candy; cake
luxury grocery item (e.g. alcohol, coffee, tea, tobacco); indulgence; something consumed for taste or stimulant effect rather than nourishment
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
to shake; to sway; to waver
cloth; bujian (spade-shaped bronze coin of ancient China)
cheap-looking; tawdry; insignificant
exactly the same; exactly as is; without any change
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
timewasting; killing time
to stay indoors; to be confined indoors
gambling; gaming; speculation; undertaking a risky venture; (arch.) professional gambler; (arch.) gamester
off the coast; offshore; out at sea