to tighten; to press hard
to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off
postponement; deferment; extension (of time)
random; by chance; haphazard; hit-or-miss; unplanned
to find out; to discover; to detect
furthermore; besides; moreover; in addition; further; above or beyond this
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
four times (as much); quadruple; fourfold
lack of ability; inadequacy; (being) out of one's depth
to parry; to sidestep; to dodge
to shorten; to reduce; to crumple (fabric); to wrinkle; to make (one's body) smaller; to draw in (one's legs)
seven (long cylindrical things)
value; worth; virtue; blessing
skillful handling of a kitchen knife
finely cut strips (of vegetables); shredded vegetables
clear and serene (as a polished mirror and still water)
preliminary arrangements; preparation; spadework; pre-cooking
just-harvested; something freshly harvested or gathered (usually produce)
bringing alongside (ship, vehicle, etc.); coming alongside; mooring
number of ken (in length or breadth)
puncture; flat tyre (tire); blowout; bursting; overflowing; being jammed (e.g. phone lines)
to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
ascension (into heaven); the Ascension; death
to leave nothing undone; to give good service; to attend to everything; to be on someone's tracks (e.g. police); to catch up with; to close in on
consistency; coherence; one kan (approx. 3.75 kg, 8.3 lb); one piece of sushi
difficult person; good-for-nothing; pain in the ass (arse)
slot machine; fruit machine; poker machine
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive