dying in vain; useless death; meaningless death
stalker; (mechanical) stoker
to be sloppy; to be lazy; to be worn out; to be exhausted; to be worn out (e.g. equipment); to have stopped working
to denounce; to disparage; to lambast; to abuse
(stare or glare with) scornful eyes; reproachful eyes; disgusted eyes
restaurant (esp. Western-style)
horned owl (any owl with horn-like ear tufts)
listings magazine; informational magazine
izakaya; tavern, bar, etc. that also serves various dishes and snacks
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
refinement; narrowing-down
for some reason or other; somehow; whatsitsname; what-you-call-it; and so on; and you know the rest
bolero (dance); bolero; shrug
to put on (clothing); (lit.) to put (one's arms) through the sleeves
breath; sign (of something new and fresh); breath (of spring, fresh air, etc.); vitality
wearisome; insipid; dull; irksome; wretched; vain
student preparing for or taking examinations (usu. entrance exams); test-taker
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
(informal) discussion; talk; (formal and tedious) talk; lecture; admonition; reprimand
wiping out; sweeping away; eradicating; dispelling
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?
wedding ring; wedding band
ring finger; third finger; fourth finger (esp. in piano-playing); fourth toe
way; style; ceremony; rite; wedding (ceremony); equation
registering (a marriage, etc.) in the family register
part-time job; side job; part-time worker; part-timer
to work hard; to work diligently; to do one's best; to try one's hardest
one person; another name; nickname; alias
(saying) with one voice; unanimously; in chorus; in unison; as one
harsh (taste, feeling, etc.); acrid; sharp (language, question, etc.); biting; nasty; gross
(fictional) character; character; personality; persona
consolation party (held after failure or defeat)
opening (of a new road, railway, etc.); going into operation (e.g. telephone communication); beginning services; reopening (e.g. of a road to traffic); resumption of services