certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
grasping; gripping; handful; fistful; handle; grip; rice ball
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
leaving; going home; quitting one's job; free time; leisure
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
to say; to be called; to do
pleased to make your acquaintance
that is to say; so that means
no!; no no!; no, not at all
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
how do you do?; nice to meet you; adieu; farewell; bon voyage
quiz; short test; mini test
interrupting a game; time out
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
(in) dire straits; (in a) serious bind; (in a) big pinch
okonomiyaki; savoury pancake containing meat or seafood and vegetables
takoyaki; octopus dumplings
east wind inclining towards the south
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
big catch (fishing); good haul
to boil (something in hot water); to treat with medicinal steam (a swelling, etc.)
exhausted; tired; withered; worn out; boiling until shapeless or mushy; tediously
passing the baton (in a relay race); baton pass; baton handoff; passing the baton; handing over (a job, responsibility over something, etc.)
to be truant; to slack off; to play hooky; to skip school; to cut class; to skip out
sniff; sniff-sniff (esp. an animal); whining; whimpering
takoyaki; octopus dumplings
three flat objects (sheets of paper, pieces of cloth, etc.)
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
farmer; farming family; farmhouse