dripping; trickling; drop by drop; in drops
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
robot; (mere) puppet; pawn; figurehead
day after tomorrow; wrong (e.g. direction)
simmer; bubble out; flow out
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to blackmail; to extort; to shake down
reception; acceptance; enjoyment; being given
regular; well-regulated; systematic; orderly
growing impudent; becoming arrogant; getting stuck-up; becoming more severe (esp. regarding something bad); increasing
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
to beg; to pester; to plead; to coax; to hound; to importune
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; practice; action; implementation; fulfillment
to abate; to weaken; to be emaciated; to be dejected; to be perplexed
tofu; bean curd; beancurd
to mix; to stir; to blend
prank; practical joke; horseplay; mischievous trick
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
to go on a fool's errand; to go in vain
visit for no reason; go on fool's errand
flagstaff decorated with ivory carried by the emperor or a general
had better ...; had better not ...
massive failure; debacle; fiasco
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
what; what kind of; no ...; any; adds emphasis to the preceding word; no
push; pushing; weight; pressure; authority; forcefulness
land mine; topic that sets someone off; sensitive topic; something that seems fine at first but turns out to be very bad (e.g. product, business); booby trap
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
to see the light; to be awakened to the truth; to have the scales fall from one's eyes
master; teacher; stable master
choice; selection; pickup (phonograph); stylus bar; pickup truck; pickup
meddling; meddlesomeness; nosiness; meddler; buttinsky; busybody
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
yakiniku; Japanese dish of grilled meat similar to Korean barbecue; roasted meat; grill
long (time that has passed); old (story)
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
excursion; field trip; school trip
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent