leaving open; leaving ajar; outspoken; frank
semi-cursive style (of writing Chinese characters); running style
bitter melon stir-fried with pork, tofu and other vegetables
soused (vinegared) mackerel
(enjoying) tumultuous popularity
(plain) hot water; boiled water
to distribute; to arrange; to arrange; to lay out (as in decorating); (arch.) to marry off; (arch.) to exile
additionally; in addition
vigorously; really getting stuck into
(not) in the slightest; (not) at all
konnyaku cut into fine threads; konjac noodles
V sign (hand gesture); peace sign
to be at a loss for words; to be speechless; to be dumbfounded; to be struck dumb
stout; well-fleshed; well-padded; plump
wall-mounted ornament; wall decoration; wall hanging; wall-mounted
binge shopping; shopping spree
the imperial family or household
missed spot (in shaving); unshaven hairs
scrape-scrape; (with a) scraping sound
skateboard; skateboarding
animal heart (usu. grilled on skewers)
repeatedly; several times; many times
to grow older (esp. older than other people in the same group or situation); to advance in age; to be very aged
more than enough (to drink)
pickled vegetables; pickles
something going right into or coming right out of a place where it fits snugly
boastful talk about one's love life; speaking fondly about one's sweetheart; going on about one's love affairs
adaptability; capacity for adaptation