to play a leading role; to play a central part
manner; way; appearance; air; custom; convention; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
to collect; to assemble; to gather
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
closing; closure; shutdown; lockout
tremendous; immense; enormous; colossal; stupendous; huge
preventing (someone) from leaving; confinement; keeping indoors; being stranded; grounding
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
to catch fire; to be ignited; to ignite; to flare up (of an emotion, controversy, etc.); to blaze; to be ignited (of a dispute, commotion, etc.)
bygones; the past; past event
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
reason; grounds; pretext; excuse; motive
bomb blast; blast (from an explosion); shock wave
extinguishing a fire; fire fighting
shape of the "dai" kanji (esp. person with arms and legs outstretched); sprawling; lying spread-eagled
falling (down) unconscious; fainting (and collapsing)
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
trembling; shivering; jiggling; wobbling; bouncing
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
sushi; range of dishes made with vinegared rice combined with fish, vegetables, egg, etc.
to treat (someone) to (something); to give (someone) a treat; to buy (someone a meal, drink, etc.); to be extravagant; to live in luxury
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
again; once more; a second time
sidelong glance; short grain (paper); kanji "net" radical at top
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
high five; high touch (involvement of personal attention and service)
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
to stick (to); to cling (to); to adhere (to); to stay (in a place); to stick close (to someone); to follow (someone) around
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)
non-conveyor belt sushi; sushi served in a restaurant that doesn't have a conveyor belt