on the contrary; rather; all the more; instead
to become one tile away from completion; to be at one's wits' end; to be about to blow one's fuse
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
I don't care; fine, whatever; that's okay; sure, go ahead
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
together; at the same time; same; identical
to give (someone) a treat; to be extravagant; to live luxuriously; to be proud; to be haughty
violently; without holding anything back; firmly; resolutely
splitting the cost; Dutch treat
regretful; sorrowful; bitter; contrition
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
being startled; getting a shock
the opposite sex; isomerism
for the first time in one's life
love; love-making; passion; emotion; affections
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
likability; favorability; popularity
making a killing; making easy money; robbery
shrewdly; smartly; calculatingly; astutely; cunningly
to spring; to jump up; to fly up; to skip
takoyaki; octopus dumplings
yakisoba; fried noodles, usu. with vegetables and meat
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
goddamn idiot; moron; nitwit
to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)
fault; error; going poorly; being disadvantageous; un-; non-
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
previous engagement; prior contract
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
invitation; introduction; temptation
to respond; to satisfy; to accept; to comply with; to apply for
company; friendship; association; society; acquaintance
holding on to; sticking to
confluence (of rivers); merge (of traffic); conflux; union (e.g. of forces); linking up; merging
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
genius; prodigy; natural gift
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
gotcha; alrighty; got it; OK
spirit; heart; disposition