somehow; without knowing (it); unconsciously; unthinkingly
going out to shop; going shopping; buying in quantity; buying wholesale; bulk purchasing
sour (expression); (lit.) as if having chewed on a bitter bug
to put into the mouth; to eat
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
confections; sweets; candy; cake
town; block; street; road; chō (unit of length, approx. 109.09 m); chō (unit of land area, approx. 0.99 hectares)
first day (e.g. at work, school); day one
using anything one can lay one's hands on; haphazardly; on the rebound; at random; indiscriminately
hopeless; futile; no use; beyond help; cannot be done
reform measures; improvement plan; remedial measures
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
backward flow; backflow; countercurrent; reflux; regurgitation
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
wasabi (Wasabia japonica); Japanese horseradish; horseradish (or any blend of wasabi and horseradish)
acceptable; satisfactory; approval; being in favour; Pass (grade); Fair
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
powdered cheese; cheese powder
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
apple (fruit); apple tree (Malus pumila)
throwing down multiple objects in succession; at once in great numbers
sweet-and-sour pork (oft. with vegetables)
battle of words; debate; argument; dispute
to blow (on); to breathe (on); to pick (a fight); to provoke; to exaggerate; to ask (an unreasonable price)
narrow-minded; intolerant; petty
end; close; conclusion; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
to worry about what lies ahead (based on the current situation); to look bleak (for the future); to not bode well
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
old woman; joker (in old maid)
diamond; (railway) schedule; timetable; diagram