to go mad; to lose one's mind; to get out of order; to go amiss; to go wrong (of a plan or expectation, etc.); to fall through
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
on closer reflection; on second thought; come to think of it; actually
complimentary ticket; invitation card; invitation ticket
shrill whistling sound; reddening or brightening slightly; rush of blood to the head
one's say; one's point; complaint; grievance; objection
prickling; stinging; tingling
to look (sound, behave) grown-up; to be adult-like; to mature
attack; assault; attempt; try
boom; bang; wham; Oh my God!; What a shock!
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
harmless to humans and animals; having no influence; unimportant; insignificant
unthinkable; unimaginable; terrible; awful; (arch.) very
to misjudge; to mistake; to misjudge (someone); to overestimate; to miss seeing; to overlook
onigiri; rice ball (often triangular, sometimes with a filling and wrapped in nori)
baked seaweed; toasted seaweed
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
seasoning; flavour; condition; state; (state of) health; physical condition
warm and fluffy; soft; steamy hot (food); hot and flaky; feeling mentally tired; feeling of tired relief or accomplishment after effort or perseverance
to bite into; to sink one's teeth into
coward; sissy; weakling; loser; milquetoast; good-for-nothing
incomprehensible; mysterious; inexplicable; inscrutable; enigmatic; baffling
apologies for the crude food
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
clear weather; fine weather; formal; ceremonial; cleared of suspicion
weather forecast; weather report
soft yellow-green; subdued pea green; tea green
removing a bad taste; cleansing one's palate; palate cleanser; intermezzo; dish or beverage to cleanse one's palate between dishes of a meal
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of
curry (esp. Japanese curry); rice and curry
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
unique flavor (flavour); (degree of) flavouring; distinctive quality; special charm
standing comparison with; comparing favorably with; by no means inferior to; equal to
steady; firm; solid; secure
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger