to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
to bite into; to sink one's teeth into; to stick to; to cling to; to hold on to
unable to compete with; not able to make a dent in (e.g. a problem); not able to get a solid hit in (e.g. in a fight); hard to chew
sliced ginger prepared in vinegar (served with sushi); pickled ginger; mimeograph; reprimand; rebuke; overly skinny person
dysgeusia; taste disorder
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
failed creative work; flop; dud; bomb
tasteless; flavourless; uninteresting; dull; dry
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
another; different; something else
to create; to bring forth; to invent; to think up and bring into being; to give birth to; to bear
hand-me-down; food offering to the gods; leftovers; trip from Kyoto to the provinces
area for washing one's hands and face; washroom; bathroom; toilet
this occasion; at this time; now
cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang
to twine around; to twist around; to coil around; to pester; to hassle
damp; humid; wet; gloomy; melancholy
cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool
(please) look; see; (please) try to do
situation where alcohol is being served; (over) a drink
to reply; to respond; to answer; to talk back; to retort
to catch fire (of charcoal); to start burning; to burn away; to burn merrily
close call; narrow margin; the eleventh hour
complete change; about-face
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
being done for; giving up; being in a hopeless situation; not knowing what to do; being brought to one's knees; (lit.) throwing up (one's) hands
inflammatory; lascivious; sensational
foul play (sport); breaking the rules; infringement; irregularity
to become quiet; to quiet down; to quieten down; to calm down; to die down; to subside
sobriety; soberness; sober face
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with