crisp (like a pickle); crunchy; firm (musculature); stiff (shoulders, neck, etc.)
to become entangled; to become complicated; to get mixed up; to screw up; to get caught up in
supreme ruler; conqueror; champion; winner; titleholder
gatekeeper; door guard; doorman; concierge; janitor
full throttle; full power
direct access; random access
lacking substance and existing in name only; something without substance
hovering one's chopsticks back and forth over side dishes, when trying to choose which one to take (a breach of etiquette)
data aggregate; data constellation
best; most (valuable player); top (quality); grade A; ace; finest
actual profit; practical use; benefit
low-quality products; strange thing; strange combination
favorite sword; cherished sword
publication (e.g. of an article in a newspaper); carrying (e.g. a story); running (e.g. a serial); insertion (e.g. of an advertisement); printing; posting (e.g. on the web)
jūbako; multi-tiered food box
black ground; black cloth
to attack a routed enemy; to sink the boot into; to pour salt on a wound
babysitting; babysitter; taking care of; assisting; assistant
breath; sign (of something new and fresh); breath (of spring, fresh air, etc.); vitality
(staring) piercingly; (looking) hard
everyday clothes; ordinary clothes; casual wear; informal dress
to be thoroughly attracted by; to be completely fascinated by
storage container; preservation container
exactly right!; indeed; damn straight
pinch (of something); one piece; easy victory
chazuke; cooked rice with green tea poured on it
(divine) punishment; curse; retribution
determination; resolution
washtub; dishpan; washing-up bowl