to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
baggage; luggage; burden; albatross around one's neck; excess baggage
to break a promise; to go back on one's word; to renege
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
(tree) trunk; (arrow) shaft; (tool) handle; backbone; base
had better ...; had better not ...
to aggravate; to complicate; to make worse
shortsighted; narrow-minded
midwinter; cold season; coldest days of the year
shoulder strap (on a dress)
river fish; freshwater fish
air freshener; fragrance; aromatic
thoughtless; reckless; rash; excessive; unreasonable; immoderate
number of people; population; human head
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
to soak (in); to steep; to dip; to pickle; to preserve (in salt, vinegar, etc.)
pickles made in brine and fermented rice bran (esp. vegetables, also meat, fish, eggs, etc.)
to cool oneself; to cool off; to enjoy the cool air
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
food; foodstuff; prey; victim
to stop by; to drop in for a short visit
pleasant feeling; good feeling
evening deepens into night; the night wears on; night advances
firing; shooting; fire; gunshot; marksmanship
gentle; mild; meek; tender
counter for leaves in a book (esp. one with traditional Japanese-style binding); counter for blocks of tofu; counter for servings in a restaurant; counter for long and narrow things such as guns, scissors, spades, hoes, inksticks, palanquins, candles, jinrikishas, shamisen, oars, etc.; even number; 109.09 m
gambling house; gaming room; gambling den
die cutting; cutting with a cutter; shaping with a mold; cookie cutter
capital; funds; seed money; asset
glutinous rice flour; sticky rice flour
plants and animals; flora and fauna