these guys; these fellows
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
troublesome matter; burden; difficult task; chore; hassle
long ago; a long time ago; already
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
hard worker; hardworking person
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
scolding; rebuke; reprimand; fierce encouragement; exhorting
(tobacco) pipe with metal tipped stem; kiseru; cheating on train fare by buying tickets covering only the first and last portions of the journey
to slouch; to stoop; to bend forward; to lean forward
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
being afraid of; being fearful; being timid; trembling; shivering
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
cigarette end; cigarette butt
period of time; time slot; time zone
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
stand; rest; setting (of a gem); mounting; stock (in grafting); counter for machines and vehicles; level (e.g. price level)
charm against evil spirits; talisman; amulet
using freely; making full use of; having a good command of; working (someone) hard; driving (someone) on
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
to parry; to sidestep; to dodge
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
dorayaki; dessert sandwich of two small sweet pancakes and red bean paste
red bean paste; red bean jam; filling (e.g. of a manjū); stuffing; padding
certain; one; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
robot; (mere) puppet; pawn; figurehead
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
red bean paste; red bean jam; kudzu sauce; filling (of a dumpling, etc.); filling; stuffing
coarse anko; coarse sweet red bean paste
strained bean paste; smooth anko; fine-grained sweet bean paste
white bean jam; sweet white bean paste
zunda; mashed boiled green soybeans, often sweetened and used as a topping or filling
mundane; routine; everyday; unremarkable; common; day-to-day
small (of a grain or berry, etc.); small (in stature); limited (in abilities)
adzuki bean (Vigna angularis)
high flame (cooking); high heat; strong heat
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
to break; to be smashed; to split; to crack; to be divided (opinion, vote, etc.); to split (e.g. of a party); to come to light