the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
large biceps; well-developed biceps
to hang down (from); to dangle; to be within one's reach; to dangle (before one's eyes); to be completely reliant on; to be entirely dependent on
to smile back (at a person); to answer someone's smile
not a chance; not likely; oh no; yuck; fault; defect
eating one's lunch box before lunchtime (e.g. of a student)
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
crispy; crunchy; tearing; ripping; spirited; energetic
war; fighting; fierce competition
potato; French fries; chips; sweet potato
crisp (e.g. potato chip, fried fish, etc.); crunchy; grumpily; touchily; scratching
dispute; controversy; debate; argument; taking issue
one thin flat object; one sheet
umeboshi; pickled dried ume; pickled dried plum
tsukemono; Japanese pickled vegetables
to soak (in); to steep; to dip; to pickle; to preserve (in salt, vinegar, etc.)
as expected; predictably; not surprisingly
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
this and that; one thing or another
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
to be mixed; to be blended with; to associate with; to mingle with; to join
close; intimate; on good terms
to speak badly (of); to speak ill (of); to bad-mouth
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
full ripeness; full maturity
thin strips of kombu cooked in soy sauce, etc. then dried
to pour into; to wash down; to insert (e.g. into a data stream)
innocent; pure; naive; unsophisticated
treat; banquet; feast; thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal
to project; to stand out; to jut out; to go somewhere (e.g. for work); to proceed to; to leave for
to make it less expensive
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
source of protein; protein source