to have to wait (for the realization of something hoped for); to be forced to postpone
roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides); mawworm; (metaphor for) location of one's feelings or sentiments; (metaphor for) empty stomach; feeling of hunger
tofu; bean curd; beancurd
ponzu mixed with grated daikon
likelihood of committing a crime; pre-delinquent
to tinker with; to fumble with; to twist up
to go flying along; to move fast (against the wind)
one's carriage; one's demeanor; agility; body movements
to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)
to recommend; to endorse (e.g. a candidate); to infer (from); to deduce; to think (something) through; to ponder deeply
calorie counting; calorie calculation
eating moderately; moderation in eating; (lit.) eating until 80% full
to snatch (and run); to carry off; to swipe; to scoop up (and remove; sand, earth, etc.)
main dish (e.g. meat, fish, but not rice); principal dish
miserable; wretched; lonely; dreary; shabby; comfortless
to yearn for; to pine; to be deeply in love with
to rub; to chafe; to strike (match); to lose (e.g. a match); to forfeit; to squander one's money (e.g. through gambling, Pachinko, etc.)
to start with the looks; to get the trappings right as the first step; to start (at the wrong end) by focusing on the superficial
gymnastics; physical exercises; artistic gymnastics; gymnastics competition; physical education (class); PE
timetable (esp. a weekly school timetable); schedule
memo book; memo pad; notebook; notepad; scratchpad; scratch pad
insufficient; inadequate; imperfect
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
rare; uncommon; not often seen
mediator; peacemaker; troubleshooter; manager
there's no knowing; there's no telling; it's anyone's guess; who knows?
cart-horse; work-horse; doing something wholeheartedly; doing with one's undivided attention
to work (someone) hard; to push (someone) around
to stay on; to remain; to hold out; to stop (doing); to give up
to get (someone's) help; to ask for help
(on) one's own; (by) oneself
to inform; to notify; to know; to reign
(just) out of curiosity; (just) in order to satisfy one's curiosity; aimed chiefly at amusing; sensational (e.g. magazine)
to stop (plug) one's ears
to cross one's mind; to occur to one; to flash into one's head
depression; low spirits; luxuriant (of vegetation)
convenience for transportation; convenience of access (by road or rail)
by any standard; (not) even as flattery