casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
to be closed; to be blocked; to be clogged; to be plugged up; to be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
to underrate; to belittle; to look down on; to despise
complete change; about-face
to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp
essence; true nature; substance; reality
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
price; cost; value; worth; value
regret; flesh, blood vessels and fat from around chicken heart (usu. served as yakitori)
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; naive
these guys; these fellows
otherwise; or else; if not
present (brought by a visitor); gift
very good luck; excellent fortune
to draw or pull something towards oneself (e.g. chair)
retreating figure; appearance from behind
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
in the middle of something; busy with something; in commotion as a result of something untoward happening; currently importing or capturing data
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
sharp parting remark; parting threat
bomb; alcohol with liquor added (esp. wine-based shōchū highball, also beer with whiskey)
demolition; taking down; dissolution (of an organization, company, etc.); breaking up; dissection (of a body); dismemberment
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
to carry (a child) on one's back; to piggyback; (arch.) to take on (a job, responsibility, etc.)
preventing (someone) from leaving; confinement; keeping indoors; being stranded; grounding
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
explosion; detonation; eruption; eruption (of discontent, etc.); outburst; outpouring
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
dramatic pose; grand gesture; grandstanding
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in