presentation techniques; way of showing something
independence; autonomy; self-reliance
exaggeration; overstatement; saying too much; misstatement; slip of the tongue; gaffe
first challenge; first try
like this; this sort; this way
usually; under usual circumstances
passion; ardor; enthusiasm; The Passion
transmission (e.g. news, chemical signals, electricity); communication; delivery; conveyance; transfer; relay
becoming stereotyped; getting stuck in a rut; humdrum; mannerism (art, etc.)
clothes (that one is wearing); wearing clothes
just failed (by a small margin); not quite acceptable; just a bit too late
paying back in installments (instalments); amortization plan (amortisation); gradual demolition; gradual erosion; gradual dismantlement
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
acquaintance; relations; sexual intercourse; intersection
to stop; to cease; to come to an end; to cut off
to persevere; to keep at something (regardless of one's fatigue)
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
having a meal (before doing something); fortifying oneself with a meal
to empty; to vacate; to evacuate
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
Suehirochō Station (Tokyo)
appearance; shape; form; atmosphere; look; feel
porcelain bowl; donburi; bowl of meat, fish, etc. served over rice
meat soup; bouillon; juices (from grilled meat); gravy
ramen soup topped with slices of roasted pork
taco rice; Okinawan rice dish topped with taco filling (seasoned mince, salsa sauce, lettuce, etc.)
porcelain bowl; donburi; bowl of meat, fish, etc. served over rice
crocodile; alligator; (arch.) shark
settlement; payment of account
mountain villa; mountain retreat; mountain cottage