to look coldly at; to turn a cold shoulder
paper scoop used in goldfish scooping
shower stall; shower cubicle; shower room
self-abasement; humility; self-depreciation
to lose one's mind; to lose control of oneself
first chrysanthemum of the year
to devour greedily; to wolf down; to gobble up
race; tribe; species; genus; stellar population (i.e. population I, II and III)
steam; vapour; vapor; steamboat; steam locomotive
odorless; odourless; unscented
flavoring; flavouring; fragrance; perfume; condolence gift
standing; reserve; always having ready
blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank
holding a castle (during a siege); holing up; confinement (to one's home); staying at home; staying indoors
best-before date (on food); use-by date; expiry date; expiration date
microminiature; ultraminiature; ultra-small
suggestion box; complaints box
spaghetti aglio, olio e peperoncino; spaghetti aglio e olio; spaghetti with garlic, olive oil, and dried red chili flakes; capsicum; chili pepper; cayenne
letter (e.g. of complaint); letter to the editor; letter from a reader; contribution (to a newspaper, magazine, etc.)
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
inexpensive; cheap; easy; simple
large; large-sized; large-scale; big
factory manager; works manager
to tremble violently; to shudder up; to shake
monster; monstrosity; giant; influential figure; monsterlike; over-demanding
getting rich quick; making a killing; making a fortune at a single stroke
tsuchinoko; mythical snake-like creature with thick midsection
custom; general rule; convention; usually; generally; as a rule
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
connection (to a person, place, etc.); relation; affinity
making one's debut; making one's first appearance; (just) showing one's face; showing up; introductory kabuki performance (to introduce the actors); December kabuki performance at Kyoto's Minamiza Theater in which all famous actors perform