to assemble everything together; to do something as a group
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 glitter; to sparkle
care; attentiveness; attention; consideration (for others); solicitude
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
first generation; founder
at that time; in those days
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
updating a software version; version upgrade; upgrading
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. to public opinion); plea; appeal (e.g. sex appeal); attractiveness; appeal (e.g. in baseball); emphasizing (strong points, etc.)
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
ordinary; sensible; commonplace
feast; treating (someone); to treat (someone, e.g. to a meal)
relationship of mutual trust; fiduciary relation
to build; to construct; to erect; to amass (e.g. fortune); to pile up
for today; for the time being
ramen; Chinese-style noodles
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
yen (Japanese monetary unit); 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
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
to leave (someone) alone; to leave to oneself; to leave (someone) be
easy; simple; there's no way that ...