dangling; aimlessly; casually; unexpectedly
to begin to like something (one did not initially like); to gradually become enamoured with something; to have something grow on you
zip; ping; zing; zoom; whoosh
original method or procedure; serious; orthodox; classical
(sleeping) peacefully; quietly; soundly
period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years); apprenticeship; indentureship; indenture
practice; practising; training; study
to get up (from sitting); to stand up; to (finally) start to do something; to get off one's backside; to take action
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
poor-quality; shoddy; unskillful; inexpert; unlucky
jumping to a wrong conclusion
yeah; you're right; that's right
to have the (full, general) selection available; to have (a lineup) from A to Z; to have the full array of
to threaten; to intimidate; to be threatening
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
notable; important; chief; valuable; conspicuous; outstanding
a lot; plenty; abundant; exaggerated; grandiose
dated; date; fixed; external
admission; incorporation; enlistment; enrollment
just; exactly; precisely; perfectly; sharp
setting sail; putting out to sea; starting anew; embarking on something new
although I say; although one might say; although called
rapid development; rapid unfolding
to affect; to impact; to influence
due form; official; formality
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
in the confusion of the moment; taking advantage of the confused state of affairs
wasabi (Wasabia japonica); Japanese horseradish
nigirizushi; hand-formed sushi with a topping of seafood, etc.
to run; to hurry (when going somewhere); to drive (a car) quickly; to ride fast (on a horse); to win (fame)
to put an end to something; to get something over with; to quit something one has been engaged in too long or to an excessive degree
hastily made; improvised preparation
dealing appropriately (with a situation); taking proper measures; handling (an issue) carefully; making the best of (a bad bargain)
confluence (of rivers); merge (of traffic); conflux; union (e.g. of forces); linking up; merging
to entertain; to make welcome
unfairness; injustice; partiality
ornamental crossed rafter ends on shrine gables
rough-hewn; incomplete; unrefined; still in the process of being formed
scoring the first point; winning the first game; lucky day in the morning, but not in the afternoon
newcomer; initiate; rookie
quitting while one is ahead