(not even) an inch; (not even) a little bit; (lit.) one millimeter
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
no big deal; no match; not worth worrying about
email; mail (usu. in compound words); post; message (sent over a chat application); instant message; male
electricity; (electric) light
leaving a device on (e.g. TV, air conditioner); leaving something engaged (e.g. a key in a lock)
to come out; to appear; to turn up; to emerge
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
appearance (in the eyes of society); decency
encounter; being confronted with (e.g. difficulty); meeting with (e.g. accident)
shirataki noodles; white noodles made from konjak starch, often used in sukiyaki; waterfall resembling a white sheet
8th in rank; eighth sign of the Chinese calendar
(Chinese) chili oil; chile oil; chilli oil
to add (numbers); to add (something); to top up (with something); to take care of (e.g. one's business)
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
denial; negation; negation (logic); NOT operation
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
to have a drink; to have a few drinks
on duty; at work; while working
so-so; passable; now, now; my, my
cutting an alcoholic beverage (usu. whisky or shōchū); diluting an alcoholic beverage; cut drink; diluted drink; watered-down drink
company employee; office worker; white-collar worker
setting oneself free from the life of a white-collar worker; quitting a job as a salaryman and launching an independent business
to become indisposed; to feel unwell; to have one's physical condition deteriorate
to quit one's job; to resign
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern