to be confusing; to be different from what one is used to
visit to console someone; giving comfort (to the sick, injured, etc.); expressing condolences (sympathy, concern, etc.); sympathy call
snack food (esp. potato chips, popcorn, etc.); munchie
to be sensible; to be smart; to be tasteful; to be thoughtful; to be tactful; to be sensitive
to assemble everything together; to do something as a group
(common) soldier; rank and file; army; troops; warfare; strategy
great speed; extreme speed; swiftness
to value; to prize; to esteem; to respect
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
garbage can; rubbish bin; trash can; dustbin
to throw; to cast (e.g. vote, light, shadow); to devote oneself (e.g. to a cause); to invest; to put in; to administer (medicine); to give
yōkan; jellied dessert made from red bean paste, agar, and sugar
such; this sort of; like this
being a poor loser; unwillingness to admit defeat; sour grapes
equal to the current record (in sports, etc.)
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment
(another's) daughter; young lady
adaptability; capacity for adaptation
ambition; the Buddha's great vow (to save all people)
staking out (in advance; e.g. a seat or a spot); saving a place; reserving a location
candied apple; toffee apple
don't let your guard down; carelessness is the great enemy; danger comes soonest when it is despised
presentation (e.g. of a gift, etc.)
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
financial power; financial means; wealth
supplement; top up; complement; making up (a deficiency)
modern convenience; convenience of civilized life; blessings of civilization
to be contrary to one's expectations
prosperity; bustle; activity; crowd; turnout
outrageous; reprehensible; rude; insolent; nefarious
perhaps; possibly; maybe; by some chance
older brother and younger sister
to graze (e.g. bullet); to scratch; to touch lightly; to take a percentage; to exploit; to squeeze
competition; contest; rivalry; competition (between organisms or species)
age-appropriate (esp. of clothing, hairstyles)