companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners
to begin to rain; to begin to snow
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends)
ignoring; acting as if it is nothing
to tuck one's tail between one's legs; to admit defeat; to turn tail (and run)
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
to buy online; to make an online purchase
skeleton; skeletal structure; build; framework
rude; outspoken; presumptuous; cheeky
though one didn't intend (expect) to
heart pounding; chest tightening
to fall into disgrace with; to incur someone's displeasure
large text that appears in ads or brochures to catch the reader's attention (in copywriting)
to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature); to let cool; to dampen; to throw a damper on; to spoil
to put a burden on; to tax (e.g. strength)
haughty; arrogant; insolent; proud; overbearing
seasoning; flavour; condition; state; (state of) health; physical condition
to be a point of honor; to affect someone's good name
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
high-spec; highly competitive (on the dating scene, e.g. by having a high income, being good-looking); ticking all the boxes
to hang on to; to hang from; to hound; to keep after (someone); to grab the front of the opponent's mawashi, place one's head against their chest, and lower one's hips
junior high school student; middle school pupil
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
in form; ceremonial; for form's sake; pro forma
to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
prudish; strait-laced; boring; square
working adult; full-fledged member of society
worn-out; shabby; seedy; wrinkled-up; threadbare
clean; hygienic; sanitary; pure; virtuous; immaculate