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)
to go on a fool's errand; to go in vain
visit for no reason; going on a fool's errand
flagstaff decorated with ivory carried by the emperor or a general
had better ...; had better not ...
complete failure; debacle; fiasco; disaster
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
picking out; choosing; picking (someone) up (in a vehicle); pickup (in a record player); (phono) cartridge; pickup (truck)
meddling; meddlesomeness; nosiness; meddler; buttinsky; busybody
aquarium (building); oceanarium
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
(school) athletic festival; sports day; field day
previous day; day before; eve; prior day; preceding day
cannot be compared (with); being no match (for)
to mourn; to lament; to be sorry; to regret; to repent
doorknob; door knob; door handle
doing (with resolve); carrying out (e.g. a plan)
separate; respective; different
long time; long interval; for quite some time
glaringly; dazzlingly; blazingly
easygoing; optimistic; conceited
to cram; to stuff; to jam; to squeeze; to pack; to crowd
to sleep together (e.g. man and a woman); to lie with each other
dainty; delicate; slender; fragile (e.g. furniture); delicate; frail
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination