study hard while you are young; (lit.) boys grow old easily but getting learned is harder
performance; take; game; season; actual sexual intercourse (i.e. not simulated); penetration
a broken relationship can never be repaired; a divorced couple are never reconciled; (lit.) a broken mirror will never shine again
boaster; braggart; bossy person; overbearing person
two bows, two claps, and a third bow (standard form of worshiping at a shrine)
paste of miso, ground toasted sesame seeds, mirin, etc.
soft and pleasant on the tongue
cake wrapped in bamboo leaves
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
tyranny; abuse of power; violence (e.g. of a storm)
abstract or impracticable theory
unscented; non-scented; fragrance-free; unflavoured
Indian coral tree (Erythrina variegata)
to nitpick; to complain about trifles
car in front; the car ahead; preceding car
karate gi; karate uniform
red turnip; small red radish
gold and iron; firmness; adamancy
close call; narrow margin; the eleventh hour
the very best; excellent; superb
excuse; explanation; justification; defense; defence
Japanese green gentian (Swertia japonica); alderfly (esp. species Sialis japonica); alder fly
big three dragons; winning hand consisting of pungs or kongs of each of the three types of dragon tiles
five (long cylindrical things)
contract negotiation; contract discussion
action; behavior; behaviour; (arch.) recommendation (of a person for a position)
while fumbling one's words; with a stutter
hitting the ball back to the pitcher; comebacker