affable; amiable; sociable; agreeable
to nitpick; to complain about trifles
unimportant things; insignificant things; trifles
dialogue; conversation; talk; discussion; communication
influence; power; might; influence (of stones)
to be worth it; to pay; to be profitable
to drive a bargain; to beat down the price; to haggle
to stop; to halt; to have (someone) stay; to put up (a guest); to fasten; to pin
stripping (of rights, rank, etc.); deprivation; forfeit; revocation; divestiture
to rip up (a seam); to burst; to tear; to break out (e.g. into a smile)
consistency; coherence; one kan (approx. 3.75 kg); one piece of sushi
gradually becoming poor; situation getting gradually worse and worse
(suffering a) decisive defeat; rout; thrashing; losing big
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
waste; scrap; garbage; scum; piece of trash; loser
cannot do without something; indispensable; absolutely necessary; have to do
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
ace; ace (of a team); leading player; ace; hotshot; ace (serve)
one's hand; name tag; nameplate; wallet-sized (photo)
to speak frankly; to speak unreservedly; to open up to each other; to talk candidly; to speak by laying everything on the table; to talk straight from the gut
fried potato; French fries; chips
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
frank; candid; outspoken; unreserved
group; party; team; organization; organisation; association
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
the reason is ...; it is because ...
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
discard; discarded (playing) card; (arch.) bulletin board displaying the name, age, offence, etc. of a criminal sentenced to death (Edo period)
desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered; last extremity
participation in a war; going to war; taking part in a competition or contest
truth or falsehood; genuineness; authenticity; veracity
(telephone) call; ring (of a telephone); shout; call; call; call loan (e.g. 30-day call)
to grant someone's request; to do a favour