chemical reaction; generation of an unexpected result from combining things
to start with the looks; to get the trappings right as the first step; to start (at the wrong end) by focusing on the superficial
toy; (person or thing treated as a) plaything
patent; one's specialty (party piece, etc.)
to pass (a car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to outdistance
very great; enormous; serious
being universally acceptable; being suitable for all; being popular with many people
good for the health; healthy; wholesome
repeatedly opening and closing (one's mouth); gasping; flapping (e.g. shoe sole); gaping open and shut; heartily (eating); devouring
to be used up; to be run out; to be exhausted; to be consumed; to come to an end
before God; as God is my witness; in the name of God; cross my heart
son of a bitch; piece of shit
ridding oneself; freeing oneself of; growing out of; overcoming; outgrowing
knowing only too well; being fully aware of
to be understood by each other (of thoughts, feelings, etc.); to be comprehended; to exchange with each other (thoughts, feelings, etc.); to express to each other (e.g. intentions); to communicate with each other
light (e.g. aircraft, truck); light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); kei car
everything working out as desired
many times over; often; repeatedly; time after time
to etch into one's mind; to remember well
no wonder; little wonder; after all; as expected; which isn't surprising
soundly (sleeping); fast (asleep)
fierce; intense; severe; very; extremely; terribly
mental health; mental hygiene
to save an enemy from trouble instead of taking advantage of their weakness; to show humanity even to one's enemy; to help one's enemy in difficulty
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; (already) enough; considerably
gathering material (for an article, novel, etc.); collecting information; covering (an event, incident, etc.); reporting; interview (for a news story)
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; neglecting (e.g. one's studies); leaving unattended
Shibuya, a special ward in Tokyo
kindergarten pupil; kindergartener; preschooler; child in daycare
vicious circle; vicious cycle
sorry; excuse me; thank you
ceremonious; unduly distant (e.g. towards a friend); overly formal; reserved
being doxxed; being doxed; having one's personal information revealed online (against one's will)
younger people; future generations
pet name; nickname; affectionate name; term of endearment
injustice; unfairness; wrongdoing; iniquity; impropriety; irregularity
circumference; girth; tour; pilgrimage; circulation (e.g. of blood)