ascent; climbing; up-train; train heading toward the starting point of its route; upbound (esp. toward Tokyo); upstream
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
going and returning (e.g. work, school); both ways
of no interest; not interested
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
180 degrees; complete change
to become familiar with and cherish; to get to know and love
to attach; to stick together; to place together; to put side-by-side; to make someone get married; to get someone hitched
soupy; containing more broth or sauce than usual (of gyudon, etc.)
increased volume or quantity
gyudon; rice covered with sliced beef, usu. with vegetables
case (e.g. receptacle, condition, event, legal action, letter style, etc.); Computer-Aided Software Engineering; CASE
finishing early (e.g. work, a game); entering elementary school a year earlier than others
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
luxury; extravagance; treat (i.e. at somebody's expense)
meanwhile; in the meantime; by the same token; in contrast
to be flurried; to be confused; to lose one's head
best friend; very close friend
with a friendly grin; smilingly
sorry; excuse me; thank you
to run off; to break into a run; to start running
in its entirety; whole; wholly
discomfort index; temperature-humidity index
inside a car (train, bus, etc.)
paradise; heaven; Kingdom of Heaven
hollow; cavity; dent; depression
by today; before the day is over
to boost; to force up; to push up
blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank
green light (traffic); green light; go-ahead signal; permission to go ahead (with something)
passing (a test, examination, etc.); pass (for admission, transport, etc.); ticket; pass (of a ball); (giving something a) pass; skipping (one's turn)