to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
to assume the air of ...; to behave like ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
small fish; small fry; (a) nobody; small fry; unimportant person
to overdo; to go too far; to go to excess
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
to destroy; to crush; to break by striking; to spoil; to ruin
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; pleasantly; (wearing, etc. something) elegantly; smartly; stylishly
masterpiece; best work; amusing blunder; funny mistake; boner
(not so) much; (not) very
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
pity; sorrow; pitiable; pitiful; alack; alas
to burn; to be roasted; to be heated; to be jealous; to be envious
spit; skewer; proxy (computer server)
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
bell pepper; green pepper; pimiento; pimento; capsicum
likes and dislikes; pickiness (about food); choosiness; fussiness; tastes; preferences
to be curious; to wonder; to marvel
loose (e.g. belt); slovenly; careless; slack
to begin falling (e.g. leaves, petals, etc.)
man (esp. one who is well-respected); samurai; person (in a certain profession, esp. licensed); member
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
this occasion; at this time; now
internal conditions; true state of affairs
excavation; exhumation; discovery (e.g. new talent)
marital relationship; marital relations
possible; likely; probable
among (other things); especially; particularly; at the same time; simultaneously; at once
insertion; letter drop; things sent to a prisoner; supply of provisions, refreshments, etc. to someone carrying out a task
to leave a dish half-eaten
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
to serve (in a bowl, on a plate, etc.); to dish out; to pile up; to heap up; to administer (medicine, poison); to dose out; to put into (e.g. information in a report, meaning in a statement)