no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
to drop; to lose; to let fall
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
big; large; drastic; full-width cloth (approx. 72 cm wide for traditional Japanese clothing; approx. 140 cm wide for Western clothing)
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
from beginning to end; from start to finish; from first to last; end-to-end; all the way through
thoroughly; through and through
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
another day; some other day
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
feel (i.e. tactile sensation); touch; feeling; sensation; texture (e.g. food, cloth)
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
live coals (for firelighting); cause (of disturbance, conflict, etc.); trigger
to smoke; to smoulder; to be sooty; to be smoke-stained; to smoulder (e.g. a dispute); to smolder
right beside; close to; nearby
May; fifth month of the lunar calendar
recent state; present state; present condition; current status; current circumstances
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
to collect (debts); to dun; to appoint; to promote; to emphasize; to focus on
one day; (on) a certain day
studying for a test (esp. school or university entrance examinations)
shop; store; somebody who sells (something) or works as (something); somebody with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
again (and again); once again; yet again; (there you go) again
study; diligence; discount; reduction
just the other day; quite recently
one day; all day (long); throughout the day; first day of the month
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky