to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
sweet and sour; bittersweet
fruit; nut; berry; fruits; profit
to show off; to make a display (e.g. of wealth)
unable to read the situation; unable to pick up on the mood (e.g. of a conversation)
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind
pert; tomboyish; impudent; (arch.) gallant; (arch.) chivalrous
bamboo stick used to strike meditators into greater wakefulness (in Zen Buddhism); striking someone's wrist with one's index and middle finger
notice; attention; observation
to overdo; to go too far; to go to excess
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
to clear away; to remove; to demolish
resignation; acceptance; consolation
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
ability; capability; skill
August; eighth month of the lunar calendar
meeting up; gathering; assembly; set
yakiniku; Japanese dish of grilled meat similar to Korean barbecue; roasted meat; grill
charcoal-grilled yakiniku
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
establishment (of a business); founding
several years; a few years
long-established shop; shop of long standing; old shop
Wagyu beef; Japanese beef
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
to give (someone) a treat; to be extravagant; to live luxuriously; to be proud; to be haughty
idea; thought; discretion; forgiveness; pardon
Not a word to anyone; Mum's the word
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
kalbi; Korean-style marinated barbecued ribs
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
hormone; cows' or pigs' offal (entrails)