to send (something) flying; to splatter; to drive (something) off
to have excess momentum (from going too fast, using too much force, etc.); to get carried away; to go overboard; to overdo (something)
just because; even if; even though
unmatched (unparalleled) accuracy
gesture; gesticulation; motion
awkward (movements, speech, etc.); jerky; stiff; strained (relations); sour
lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
to be exhausted; to be tired out
negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible
detonation by contact; contact detonation; touching off (something); triggering; sparking
lunch; noon; midday; daytime; waking up; getting up
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
passing through without stopping; passing by
shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup); Italian ice; snow cone; sno-cone
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
stinginess; miserliness; shabby; cheap; petty; narrow-minded
weak-willed; easily pressured; pushover
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
cutting edge; leading edge; forefront; tip; end
manufactured goods; finished goods; product
koku; traditional unit of volume, approx. 180.4 litres; measure of a Japanese-style boat's loading capacity (approx. 278.26 liters)
simplified receipt with a blank line to be filled out with the customer's name (used specifically for claiming expenses); hand-written receipt
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
person with a lot of experience; old hand; veteran (in a particular field)
completely exhausted; dead tired; knackered
making an attempt; trial run
to be boiled down; to come to a standstill; to reach an impasse; to approach a conclusion (of a discussion, investigation, etc.)
substitution; replacement; shifting; change
now (with the nuance of 'the last moment'); this late in the game
to stand on tiptoe; to rise in the world; to become arrogant
ambition; aspiration; sinister designs; treachery
to serve; to work for; to attend
to dismiss (an employee); to discharge; to divorce one's wife; to give a holiday; to give vacation time
deposit (esp. on renting a house); security money; bond payment; guarantee