faint hopes; dim prospects; little hope; unlikely (to be successful)
snack; light meal; snack bar (usu. an establishment that serves alcohol); snack food (esp. potato chips, popcorn, etc.); munchie
fortunately; luckily; thankfully
okonomiyaki; savoury pancake containing meat or seafood and vegetables
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
having one's choice; (ability to) pick and choose
to be pleased; to be in a good mood
basic policy; fundamental policy; fundamental plan of action
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
to fly; to race away; to vanish; to disappear; to rush over; to hurry over
existing alongside (each other); mixture; intermingling
closing hours (of a store, restaurant, etc.)
price reduction; discount
tofu; bean curd; beancurd
Hamburg steak; hamburger steak
pull; patronage; tug; discount
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
list of top-selling products
the point just before; the point of doing; the verge of happening
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
inspection; checking (goods, products)
processed goods; finished goods
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
to open some distance (e.g. with other people)
very popular; highly favoured
yakiniku; Japanese dish of grilled meat similar to Korean barbecue; roasted meat; grill
head; brains; intellect; understanding
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
to come to (in the end); to end in; to attribute; to blame
end; close; conclusion; termination
to insist on; to persist in; to be obstinate
cliff; precipice; precipice; brink of a dangerous situation
fall; tumble; spill; degradation; comedown; demotion
shivering (with cold); trembling (with fear); shuddering
bravery; valor; valour; military prowess
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
putting one's courage to the test
reputation; respectability; honour; honor
bargain or clearance goods (esp. of imperfect produce)