being particular (about); being fussy; being picky; being choosy; being fastidious
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
major company; big company; front castle gate; force attacking the front of a castle
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
lion; left-hand guardian dog at a Shinto shrine
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
pet saying; favorite phrase (favorite); stock phrase; manner of talking
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb
to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
while; even though; despite
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
number one; first; best; most; game; round
to intend; to be sure that
to gain experience; to accumulate experiences
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
forgetting; lapse of memory
indicate reason; infers some protest
burden; load (e.g. CPU time, electricity, etc.)
(theatrical) fighting scene
making (a new suit, dress, etc.); having (something) made; buying new; new tune; new melody; new composition
to buy a replacement; to replace by buying something new
preferential treatment; hospitality; warm reception; cordial welcome
system; institution; organization; organisation
assistance payment; subsidiary aid
to give a warning; to remind (a person) of
tail (animal); tail end; tip
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
to sell off; to sell completely
to get stuck with (some job); to end up with (something unpleasant)
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
next; secondly; subsequently
eyetooth; cuspid; canine (tooth); dogtooth
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); squealer; rat; loser; asshole; counterfeit