to be vague; to speak ambiguously; to be evasive; to not commit oneself
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
horse mackerel (Carangidae spp., esp. the Japanese horse mackerel, Trachurus japonicus); jack mackerel; pompano; scad
dried fish (or shellfish, etc.)
natto (fermented soybeans)
pickled vegetables; pickles
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
Japanese mustard spinach (Brassica rapa var. perviridis)
aburaage; thin deep-fried slices of tofu; frying in oil; deep-fried food
a little while later; for a little while; some time later; for some time; presently
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
geothermal energy; terrestrial heat
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
diagnosis and treatment; medical care
mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling
to say something additional; to add (to what was said before)
to hang up; to end a telephone conversation
standing on tiptoe and stretching one's back to make oneself taller; stretching oneself; overreaching oneself; overstretching oneself; trying to do something beyond one's ability
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
trifle; insignificant thing; (only) this much
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
memory; recollection; remembrance; storage
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
almost; roughly; approximately
rate; ratio; profit; assignment; 10%; unit of ten percent; match
to occupy; to hold; to account for; to make up; to take up
doctor working in a hospital; physician working in public practice
everyday life; daily life
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
to warp; to bend; to contort; to be perverted; to be warped (of a view, mind, etc.); to be distorted
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)