this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
to have a cramp; to be pulled too tight
remarkable; striking; obvious
to establish a lead; to distinguish (between); to ascertain or tell the difference (between); to discriminate
bad job; poor workmanship; bungle
outside world; physical world
society; the world; the times
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
to have one's faults exposed; to have one's secrets blown
omurice; fried rice wrapped in or topped with omelette
looking on (somebody) as hostile
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
suspicion (of others); jealousy
specific gravity; relative density; relative importance; weight
to cut corners; to be shoddy
change of tone; variation (music); irregularity; modulation (in radio)
transforming oneself; taking on another form; disguising oneself; artificial fly (for fishing)
to come unstuck from; to peel off; to come off
child prodigy; infant genius; wonder child
division into equal parts; equal parts
simple chicken and rice stir fry dish (usu. flavoured with ketchup or tomato puree)
to tear off; to strip; to rob
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
to make public; to bring to light
to gasp for air; to pant; to be out of breath
change of heart; change of mind; change in love interest
round and cute (esp. of eyes)
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
half the body; half length
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
to push away; to thrust aside; to detach oneself from; to keep away from; to act coldly; to do without emotion
joint; seam; joining point
(theatrical) blackout; taking a (sudden) turn for the worse; rapid deterioration
rock-paper-scissors (game); janken
shout (of encouragement, etc.); yell (used to time or encourage activity, e.g. "Heave ho!")
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
running; gliding; first (harvest) of the season; beginning; start; kitchen sink
habit; (social) custom; practice; convention
common orient clam (Meretrix lusoria)
clam sauce pasta; vongole (e.g. spaghetti alle vongole)