reversal (of a situation); turnaround; turnabout; reversal (of direction of rotation)
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
to use up (all one's strength, ideas, etc.); to exert oneself; to do one's best
to pull (the puppet) strings; to direct things from behind the scenes; to stretch out (and keep going); to linger on
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
red gurnard (Chelidonichthys spinosus); gurnet; sea robin
flathead (Platycephalus sp.)
flounder (esp. the large-tooth flounders of family Paralichthyidae, but also lefteye flounders of family Bothidae); bastard halibut; olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus); person who sucks up to superiors; toady
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
leader; trace; cast; snell
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
to scoop; to ladle out; to trip up (e.g. someone's legs)
lucky; nice!; score!; bingo!
touch; touching; being involved in; touch (of a painter, pianist, etc.); style (of writing, drawing, etc.); tag
chopping board; cutting board; flat chest; tiny breasts
washing; sashimi chilled in iced water
kitchen knife; (arch.) cooking; (arch.) food
ice water; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
one's body; one's person; oneself; one's appearance; one's place (in society, etc.); one's position
to chip (off); to shave off; to sharpen; to dampen (one's enthusiasm, interest, etc.); to reduce
egg white; white-fleshed fish (e.g. tai, hirame, karei); white meat; sapwood
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to paint; to spread; to plaster; to apply (cream, lotion); to smear; to lacquer
cloudiness; cloudy weather; fog (on a mirror, glasses, etc.); cloud (e.g. in marble); gloom; dejection
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
to be sunburnt; to fade (in the sun); to become hot (from the sun)
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
largish; biggish; on the large side; slightly larger; a little larger
chive (Allium schoenoprasum); chives