in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
tea drinking; teahouse; tearoom; coffee lounge
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
in any way; to some extent; even if only a little
effect; result; worth; Kai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
inner part; inside; interior; depths (e.g. of a forest); back (of a house, drawer, etc.); bottom (e.g. of one's heart)
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
nori; laver; edible seaweed, usu. Porphyra yezoensis or P. tenera, usu. dried and pressed into sheets
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
prattle; broken language; halting language; baby talk; imperfect speech; smattering
though; notwithstanding; although
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
hollow; cavity; hole; cave
progress; being under way
to crumble down; to tumble down; to fall in
abandonment; renunciation; resignation; abdication (responsibility, right)
as expected; predictably; not surprisingly
to summon courage; to be brave
to unite; to join; to do together; to confuse with
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
fervour; fervor; vigour; vigor; ardour; ardor
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
vigorously; with great force; energetically; enthusiastically; with spirit
complete ignorance (usu. in reference to feigning); lack of knowledge
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
to feign ignorance; to evade one's responsibilities
huge win; overwhelming victory
(computer) command; command key; commando
flashy; gaudy; wrapped in cheap flattery
condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
resignation; acceptance; consolation
very; greatly; exceedingly
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
knowing how to swim with the tide; being good at dealing with things