to talk (a person) down; to confute
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
being too late; losing one's final chance
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
to marry (of a woman); to become a bride; to marry into (a family)
(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering; to get into a panic; to make a fuss; to make a scene
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
original; unique (e.g. product); signature; exclusive
changing room (at a bathhouse, swimming pool, etc.)
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
Japanese common squid; Pacific flying squid (Todarodes pacificus)
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
decision; determination; resolution
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; nimbly; alertly
to be awash with; to teem with; to be full of
to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on; to despise; to look down on
modern convenience; convenience of civilized life; blessings of civilization
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
electricity; (electric) light
electronic device; electronic equipment; electronics
degree of dependence; dependency rate; reliance
banter; raillery; ridicule; teasing; making fun of
evening sky; twilight sky
chapter; section; medal; badge; insignia
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
the future (usually distant); future tense; the world to come
as a child; when one was a child
to memorize; to memorise; to commit to memory; to learn by heart; to bear in mind; to remember
appearance; figure; shape; form
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
high class; high grade; high rank; seniority
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for