to chip off; to scrape off; to prune
we'll cross that bridge when we get there; we'll think about it when the time comes
mawashi; belt; mantle; cape; gang rape
sumo wrestling; wrestler; rikishi
to read a large number (of); to read widely; to read everything that one can lay one's hands on (usu. of specific type, genre)
foundation; basis; bedrock; substrate (circuit board)
hills and fields; hill and dale
to congratulate; to celebrate
to overdo; to go too far; to go to excess
environmental problem; environmental issue
dinner party; ceremonial dinner; dinner meeting (or lunch, breakfast)
splendid; praiseworthy; admirable; well done!; bravo!
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
well known; well connected
make-up; makeup; cosmetics
making something strong even stronger; solidifying something's chances; (lit.) (giving) a metal rod to an ogre
splitting the cost; Dutch treat
calculation; computation; bill; check; consideration; allowance
to have a lot of influence (in); to have clout (with); to be influential; to have contacts (in)
(swimming) pool; pool (billiards); pool (together)
leaving; going home; quitting one's job; free time; leisure
per-capita division; division according to the number of people
seaside; seashore; coast; coastland
to feel shy; to be bashful; to blush
(clenched) fist; knuckles
Alice band; horseshoe-shaped hairband made of metal or plastic (often covered with cloth); Katyusha rocket launcher (Soviet)
tolerance level; permissible range; acceptable limits
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
to be about to board; to be riding on; to get on top of; to lean over; to set about; to collide with
counter for ships (large boats); counter for half of a pair (e.g. half of a folding screen); counter for fish, birds, arrows, etc.
to row; to scull; to pedal (e.g. bicycle); to swing (on a swing); to operate a hand pump; to push through (deep snow, the jungle, etc.)
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
propulsive power; driving force
to row a boat; to nod off; to doze off
sea level; (surface of) sea