to gouge; to hollow out; to greatly perturb; to cause emotional pain; to get to the bottom of things; to relentlessly bring the truth to light
to tear off; to strip off; to rip off; to rob (someone) of (clothes); to divest (someone) of (powers, rank, etc.)
being a poor loser; unwillingness to admit defeat; sour grapes
economical; efficient; lean; compact
programme; program; plans; arrangements
tuber; taro; yokel; bumpkin; dud; worthless thing
chopping (vegetables) into chunks
for your information; I'm telling you
upper part; upper stream; upper course of a river; right side of the stage (audience's or camera's POV); stage left (actor's POV); skillful (in comparisons)
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
to google; to do an online search (for)
to try all possible means
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
rain water; "rain water" solar term (approx. February 19)
sightseeing; watching; viewing; sightseer; spectator; viewer
place to put something; storage space
love of cleanliness; liking to keep things clean; tidiness (of people); neatness
chest of drawers; bureau; cabinet; tansu; dresser
trunks (swimming, boxing, etc.); trunks (underwear); boxers; boxer shorts
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
thief; burglar; robber; theft; burglary; robbery
selfishness; egotism; egoism; (being) self-centered; without consulting; (doing) as one pleases
cover; covering; covering (a song); cover; coverage; to cover (a loss)
deterioration (in quality, performance, etc.); degradation; worsening; (visible) aging; becoming unattractive (due to aging)
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
script; libretto; scenario
reading in a monotone; stiff delivery; wooden delivery; reading a Chinese classical text without translating it into Japanese
to have an idea; to have a clue
citizen (of a country); citizenry; citizen (of a city); resident; bourgeoisie; middle class
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
to become locked; to lock
next (year, spring, etc.); coming; since (e.g. last month); for (e.g. 20 years)
to be solved; to be worked out; to come loose; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. of a ban)
untidy (room, pile, etc.); messy; cluttered; disorderly; jumbled (e.g. thoughts); chaotic (lifestyle, atmosphere, etc.)