function over aesthetics; (lit.) dumplings over flowers
pain; anguish; distress; suffering; hardship
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
technology; technique; technical
succession; continuation; series; sequence
big fan (of something or someone); great fan
to be tired of waiting; to wait impatiently
snugly (into hole, container, etc.); tightly (fitting, covering); firmly; (with a) pop (i.e. sound of a cork, etc. being pulled out of a hole in one movement); with a plop; (fall) straight
loss (of assets, profit, etc.)
moss; short plants resembling moss (incl. other bryophytes, lichens, very small spermatophytes, etc.)
being excited; having the jitters (with expectation)
return; comeback; reinstatement; carriage return; CR
depressive state (e.g. of manic depression); depressive condition
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
this and that; such and such
gold-colored paper wrapped around the tip of a cigarette (coloured)
(Internet) troll; disturber; raising havoc; laying waste; robbery; holdup
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
world; society; life; lifetime; age; era; reign
beating (of the heart, with joy, excitement, etc.); palpitation; throbbing; pounding; fluttering
all people; everybody; ten thousand people
to be of use as a reference; to be helpful
demonstration; presentation; stage show; performance
obligation chocolate; chocolate given by women to male colleagues, etc. out of obligation on Valentine's day
slightly bitter (taste); bittersweet (memory, experience, etc.)
in session; in progress; under way; open
café; cafe; coffeehouse; hostess bar (serving western alcoholic beverages; Taisho and Showa period)
stand; stall; booth; kiosk; store
all sorts of; all kinds of
eager; earnest; ardent; OFF (on switch)
deep regret; bitter disappointment; chagrin; vexation
melancholy; gloom; depression
bombshell announcement (statement)
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
favourite dish (favorite); favourite food
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
cancellation; rescinding; release; calling off; lifting (sanctions); delisting