convenient; handy; useful
violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement
now that you say that; now that you mention it
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
means; way; method; measure
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure
start of work; commencement; opening
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
blind spot (on the retina); blind spot; weak point; loophole
gradually; by degrees; little by little; step by step
to climb over; to get over; to overcome (a difficulty, obstacle, etc.); to surmount; to surpass (a predecessor); to overtake
going to work; leaving for work; attendance (at work); being at work; presence (in the office); reporting for work
dropping (of tears, dew, etc.); falling off; dropping off; inadvertently (coming to the surface); letting out (e.g. a secret)
to come to one's senses; to calm down
salmon (Salmonidae spp.); chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta); dog salmon
pickled vegetables; pickles
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
menu; schedule; program; menu
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to use (a brush, chopsticks, etc.); to move
often; frequently; lightly (of a movement); easily; simply
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to know a little bit about; to learn a little of
end; conclusion; last; final; once ...; the moment ... (, that's it)
fragment; small piece; scrap; shred (e.g. of emotion); trace; bit
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
not caring; not giving a damn
trap (for catching animals); snare; trap; trick; ruse
reversal; return; return gift; return favour; barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
(standing) straight; (extending) flatly; with a snap; abruptly; sticking into (with a quick motion); attaching
overall; general; as a whole