even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
chores; odd jobs; miscellaneous affairs; miscellaneous expenses
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
intelligence; intellect; brains
basket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
unhurt; uninjured; flawless (e.g. gem); unblemished; spotless (e.g. reputation); faultless (e.g. performance)
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
forcibly; against one's will
human rights; civil liberties
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; recognition; cognition
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
to be kind to; to treat kindly
to take advantage of someone's kindness or patience; to get carried away; to be elated; to get puffed up (with pride); to push one's luck; to get cocky
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
carrot and stick; (lit.) candy and whip
training (animals); breaking (animals)
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
to assume an air of importance; to be self-important; to put on airs
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling
to remain; to stay (somewhere)
folding chair (with tubular metal frame)
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
anyway; anyhow; at any rate; in any case
grand; luxurious; lavish; great; large; big (e.g. storm)
common people; ordinary people; masses
to feel awkward; to feel ashamed; to feel inferior; to feel shy (about doing something)
complete; whole; perfect; safe
spiny lobster (esp. Japanese spiny lobster, Panulirus japonicus)
bento; Japanese box lunch
Vienna sausage cut in the shape of an octopus
favourite dish (favorite); favourite food
to cram; to stuff; to jam; to squeeze; to compress; to pack
exposing fully; uncovering completely; being in full view; putting on display; not disguising
repeatedly opening and closing (one's mouth); gasping; flapping (e.g. shoe sole); gaping open and shut; heartily (eating); devouring
unthinkable; unexpected; outrageous; offensive
small dish (usu. one of several accompanying rice); side dish; fill; fill-in (drumming); jack-off material; something to masturbate to