difficult to say which of the two is better; hard to tell which is better; (there is) little to choose between them
negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible
paper (in rock-paper-scissors); disappearing completely; coming to nought; foolishness; stupidity
to shine; to sparkle; to twinkle; to light up (with happiness, hope, etc.); to beam; to gleam
care; attentiveness; attention; consideration (for others); solicitude
playing style (in games, sport, etc.); style of play
if; in case; supposing; worst (case); unexpected (occurence); unforeseen
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
type; style; mold; mould; kata (set sequence of positions and movements in martial arts); style (in kabuki, noh, etc.); convention
first generation; founder
at that time; in those days
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
(software) update; upgrade (to a new version); upgrade (to a device, product, etc.); improvement
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
customization; customisation
business affairs of a company; clerical business of a Shinto shrine
even though; despite; when
older employee who does not have much actual work
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
appeal (e.g. for peace); plea; appeal (of something); attractiveness; appeal (to the referee); emphasizing
straying; wandering (off course)
hard-liners; diehards; (young) man with traditionally masculine interests; tough boy; hard news; reporter who covers political and economic affairs
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
helper; assistant; help; assistance
I; me; you; (arch.) manservant
difficult to hear; hard to hear; unpleasant to hear; painful to hear; difficult to ask
ordinary; sensible; commonplace
treat (esp. food and drink); entertainment; treating someone (to a meal); gorgeous dinner; feast; excellent food
relationship of mutual trust; fiduciary relation
to build; to construct; to erect; to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.); to establish (a relationship, household, tradition, etc.); to lay (a foundation)
for today; for the time being
ramen; Chinese-style noodles
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
yen (currency of Japan); circle
gyoza; pot sticker; crescent-shaped pan-fried dumplings stuffed with minced pork and vegetables
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
additional order; adding to an existing order
selfishness; egotism; egoism; (being) self-centered; without consulting; (doing) as one pleases
at once; immediately; right now