moving about in confusion; going every which way; going this way and that
fresh in one's mind; fresh in one's memory
to think too much; to be over-concerned
to be boiled down; to come to a standstill; to reach an impasse; to approach a conclusion (of a discussion, investigation, etc.)
to turn over; to turn upside down; to knock over; to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
daikon (variety of large white Oriental radish, Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus); ham actor
juice pressed from a bitter orange; ponzu (Japanese sauce made primarily of soy sauce and citrus juice)
bottle; jar; decanter; flagon; phial; vial
Japanese food; Japanese-style meal; Japanese cuisine
grated daikon; daikon grater
training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
in bad shape; not doing well; not going well; out of condition; in poor form
correction; rectification; mending; repair
with a whoosh; with a swish; with a whirl; whizzing by
doing together (as equals); sharing; common (land, etc.); joint (statement, etc.); cooperation; co-operation
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements) (e.g. trembling, stepping quickly); gradual; bit by bit
uncertain; doubtful; unreliable; unsteady; unclear; vague
unable to take one's eyes off of something; having to keep a watchful eye on
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
to speak one's mind; to be frank; to tell the truth
gas (state of matter, e.g. poison gas, natural gas); gasoline; gas; dense fog; thick fog; gas stove
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
naturally; of course; understandably
husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)
literally; to the letter; literal
in front of one's eyes; just nearby; within a stone's throw
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
advanced student; advanced learner; advanced practitioner; experienced person
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
information; experience; observation; seeing and hearing
examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
hundred points; perfect mark
negative (e.g. thinking); negative; negative (electrical polarity)