restless; fidgety; in a hurry
eastern direction; the Orient; eastern fighter in a match (e.g. sumo wrestling)
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
individual plate; single individual's small dish on which food taken from shared serving dishes is placed
for two people; (work) of two; (meals) for two
to put into the mouth; to eat
different opinion; objection
fat; tallow; lard; grease
substantiality (of a meal); fillingness; solidity
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
emphasis; highlight; stress; stressed point
two kinds; second-class (e.g. mail)
to seal (letter); to prevent; to forbid; to block
roughly; approximately; (cutting) in one stroke; (breaking apart) with vigour; (cutting) deeply; (splitting) wide open
to interlace; to fit together; to combine; to mingle
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk
very recently; in the very recent past
slumping; flopping down; heavily rotating
red flesh (of a fish); red-fleshed fish (e.g. tuna); lean meat; heartwood
creaking; squeaking; packing in tightly; cramming; hard (pressing, tying, twisting, etc.); tightly
to come loose; to come untied; to come undone; to loosen up (e.g. tension)
to compare (e.g. notes); to exchange (e.g. views, opinions)
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
okonomiyaki; savoury pancake containing meat or seafood and vegetables
taking advantage of (an opportunity); jumping on the bandwagon; taking passage (in); getting a lift; getting a ride
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
existence; possession; having; limited company
great admiration; deep respect
business rival; professional jealousy
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
one's youth; early life; one's early days; one's early years