even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
at least; at most; (even) just
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
extremely; terrifically; super
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
delicacy; tact; considerateness; sensitivity; thoughtfulness
finger flick to the forehead
to be enraged; to flip out
manners; courtesy; etiquette
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
amusing; funny; interesting
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
menu; schedule; program; (computer) menu
this place; where one comes from; here
to taste and compare several dishes (or foods) of the same type
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
absolute authority or power (over someone or something)
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
criticizing; lambasting; pointing out faults; calling for a retake; ordering (somebody) to redo something
deep-fried food (esp. chicken)
to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to wedge oneself into; to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below
to paint over; to paint out; to fill in; to cover completely (with paint)
all present; all concerned; all of us
great disaster; horrible tragedy; catastrophe; catastrophic event; catastrophic incident; dire calamity
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
to this extent; to this degree; this much
ice; ice cream; icecream; (arch.) usurer; (arch.) usury
oden; dish of various ingredients, e.g. egg, daikon, potato, chikuwa, konnyaku, etc. stewed in soy-flavored dashi
to be used up; to be run out; to be exhausted; to be consumed; to come to an end
final word; voice of authority; authoritative pronouncement
each (person); everyone; individual; respective
scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops
shopping; purchased goods
time; thyme; time out (e.g. in sport)