to burst into bud; to sprout; to have a crush (esp. on a fictional character, idol, etc.); to be infatuated
to use as a pretext; to use as an excuse
protein; protein powder; protein supplement
(sense of) taste; counter for kinds of food, drink or medicine
just after a holiday break; the first day after the holidays
it's here!; it's happening!; yes!
New Year (esp. first three days); first month of the year; January
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
captain; commander; commanding officer; leader
exceptional item; extraordinary product
from (this, here, etc.); since (this)
to hold (a ceremony); to perform
to throw at; to fling at; to hurl at; to hurl (abuse, insults, etc.) at; to use (rough language) with (someone)
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of a visitor's arrival); informing (someone) of a visitor's arrival
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
protecting a rice field; watching over a field; person who watches over a rice field
considerably; greatly; a lot
central part; heart (of a city, etc.)
lunch; noon; midday; daytime; waking up; getting up
grand; luxurious; lavish; great; large; big (e.g. storm)
to lie on top of each other; to overlap; to pile up
rumbling (of thunder, one's stomach, etc.); grumbling; rolling (of something large and heavy); tumbling; all over the place; everywhere; idly
how; in what way; in what manner
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
father-in-law; foster father; stepfather
hey there; I say; see here
genuine; real; authentic; full-scale; full-blown; all-out
being adopted into the family of one's bride
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
likely to do; liable to do; (quite) capable of doing; may (well) do; might do; could do
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (gazing, staring); intently
another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger