fragment; broken piece; chip; ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
to flash; to be flashing; to be flashy
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
extra-large portion; extra-sized serving
to get angry; to get mad; to tell someone off; to scold; to be angular; to be square
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
year in, year out; always; 24-7
unwillingly; grudgingly; shaking head in refusal (like a child); no!; no no!
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
treat; banquet; feast; thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal
thank you for your continued patronage
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
ramen; Chinese-style noodles
number one; first; best; most; game; round
each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
elementary school; primary school; school for children over eight years old in ancient China; traditional Chinese philology
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
grasp; catch; understanding
name; given name; first name
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
being in shape; holding a dignified appearance
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
to take (someone) to one place after another (forcibly); to drag (someone) around
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
construction; establishment
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
senior high school; high school
swimming; bathing; getting on in the world
prohibition; inhibition; ban