talkativeness; garrulity; loquacity
in loud gulps (esp. of alcohol)
nori; laver; edible seaweed, usu. Porphyra yezoensis or P. tenera, usu. dried and pressed into sheets
strongish; somewhat strong
individuality; personality; quirk; idiosyncrasy; character; individual characteristic
sparsely eating; having a small appetite
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
soroban bead with value one
broken piece; below (a certain level, point, quantity, etc.); dropping below; illegal downloading and distribution of commercial software; warez
fashion; way; school (of thought); class; rank; current (electrical, water, etc.)
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
marking; grading; scoring
something used to cover the eyes; blindfold; blinder; concealing one's home such that the interior cannot be seen from outside
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
to give a command (e.g. in a loud voice); to give an order
chaos; confusion; disorder; chaotic; confused; uncertain
depravity; corruption; degradation
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
to step firmly; to harden by treading
stretch; tension; resilience; springiness; will-power; pluck
to sink (into); to get depressed
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
keeping an eye on people's belongings (so they don't get stolen)
vocabulary notebook; ring of vocabulary flash cards
to comfort; to console; to amuse
to trace (drawing); to follow; to imitate; to copy; to reproduce
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
beforehand; in advance; previously
potato (Solanum tuberosum)
contrary person; sourpuss; dog-in-the-manger
cupboard; locker; closet; wardrobe; cabinet
to search about for; to hunt around for; to look high and low for; to look everywhere for
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; condiment
fairness; impartiality; justice; objectivity