to blossom; to flower; to bloom
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
to be born and raised (in); to be born and brought up; to be born and bred
worst; poor and boring; uncool
to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into
(giving) birth; childbirth; native of; product of; assets; property
master; teacher; stable master
conceit; hubris; vanity; presumption
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
and yet; though; when; in spite of
to sift out; to screen or eliminate (candidates)
though; notwithstanding; although
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
bad; poor; inferior; delinquent; hoodlum; hooligan
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
to behave well; to mind one's manners
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
heart-wrenchingly; with a thrill in one's heart
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
may (it) be so; please let (it) happen
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
large serving; large portion
slight; thin; on the weak side
rice (esp. when served on a plate)
roasted pork fillet (often used in ramen)
hardening; fortifying; pledge; vow; defense; defence
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
proxy; ringer; substitute; second serving of noodles (to add to previously purchased ramen)
to turn over; to turn upside down; to knock over; to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset
waitress (in a ryokan or traditional restaurant); hostess
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
to grant; to give; to confer; to teach; to instruct; to impart (knowledge)
secret techniques (of an art or skill); inner mysteries; essence; quintessence; heart
(at) a glance; (judging from) appearances
armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track