to choose (a thing) at one's own discretion; to use one's discretion in choosing
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
to bite (at); to snap at; to snap at (someone); to flare up at; to jump down (someone's) throat
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
brink of death; time to give up; knowing when to give up
no!; no no!; no, not at all
to be able to manage somehow or another
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
solid; robust; tight; taut; shrewd; calculating
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
to give an order; to place an order; to have made to order
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
made-to-order; custom-made
to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)
high heels; high-heeled shoes
ladies' (fashion, etc.); female bōsōzoku gang
accessory (fashion); jewelry; accessory (audio, car, camera, etc.)
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
dress; outfit; equipment; makeup; adornment; guise
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
to pass down (a story) from generation to generation; to hand down
indicates means of action; cause of effect; by
carelessly; thoughtlessly; inadvertently
to fetter; to shackle; to bind
connection; link; relationship
to come to nothing; to be in vain; to lead nowhere
silence; stillness; quietness
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
standard; set; routine; decided
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
bombshell announcement (statement)
another thing; exception; special case
real; realistic; serious; non-joking; realtime blog; real world (cf. online games or social networking services)
reflection (light, image, situation, attitude, etc.); reflecting; influence; application (e.g. of an update)
to play a central role; to take a leading part
finally; at last; ultimately; in the end
to begin to appear; to begin to come in
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid