to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
function over aesthetics; (lit.) dumplings over flowers
rudeness; impoliteness; leaving; going (on one's way); taking without permission; stealing
with a momentary flash of light
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
glasses; eyeglasses; spectacles; judgment; judgement; discrimination
assertion; declaration; affirmation
more than anything; above all else
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
bento; Japanese box lunch
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
original proposer; originator; proponent; initiator
neighbourhood; neighborhood
to stop talking; to break off; to pause
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
frivolous; flippant; superficial; shallow; trifling; insincere
to take up space; to occupy space
very big; very large; taking up a lot of space
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
with a click; with a snap; ornamental clip (hair, obi, etc.)
to train; to teach; to acquire (information); to learn; to stock; to stock up on
to throw at; to turn; to raise
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
wages; pay; rental payment
rice and curry; curry rice
please; I beg you; for mercy's sake
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
best-before date (on food); use-by date; expiry date; expiration date
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment