draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
to end; to be finished; to die; to perish; to do utterly; to do completely
monologue; soliloquy; talking to oneself
selfishness; egotism; egoism; (being) self-centered; without consulting; (doing) as one pleases
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
consequently; as a result
(for) one's own use; personal use; private use
to distinguish; to recognize; to recognise; to tell apart; to differentiate
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish (e.g. market)
to get information; to find out; to get wind of
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
since some time ago; for quite a while; already
all-purpose; utility; universal; all-powerful; almighty; omnipotent
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to be OK
playing with balls (e.g. football, playing catch, etc.)
to go with (a companion); to hang out with; to do together
ban on entering (a building, venue, etc.)
black sheep (of a family); ostracism
difference in social standing; difference in social position
great war; great battle; world war
fear; horror; anxiety; concern; uneasiness; reverence
bubble; foam; froth; head on beer
stipulation; stating clearly; documenting in writing; stating explicitly
clause; article; stipulations
(nearly certain) death; extremely dangerous place (or situation) from which one might not return alive; proper place to die; dilemma; predicament
to ask after (someone's health); to visit; to attack; to strike; to meet with misfortune
pressure; stress; pressure (e.g. political); coercion; arm-twisting
to assert; to declare; to list (one by one); to enumerate; to spread rumours (rumors); to go on and on (about)
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
drawer; withdrawal (of money from an account); variety of knowledge and experience useful for handling things impromptu
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
simplicity; convenience; easiness; quasi-
to think over; to ponder; to ruminate; to reflect