rebirth; new birth; nascent
beginning; start; clue; lead; thread end
choice; selection; pickup (phonograph); stylus bar; pickup truck; pickup
vague; unclear; elusive; hazy
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to be OK
being reluctant to give out (pay, provide, etc.); giving out grudgingly
having no idea; having no clue
(corporate) bankruptcy; insolvency; commercial failure; failed business
machine parts; machinery; equipment
established theory; accepted opinion; accepted explanation
to fight to the bitter end
veteran; old-timer; experienced person
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
to be boiled down; to come to a standstill; to reach an impasse; to approach a conclusion (of a discussion, investigation, etc.)
excellent idea; great insight; clearsightedness; penetration; wisdom
Japanese food; Japanese-style meal; Japanese cuisine
natto (fermented soybeans)
Western cooking; Western-style meal; Western-style food; Japanized Western cuisine
food; foodstuff; eating; appetite; meal; portion
French bread (esp. baguette); breadstick
to boil (something in hot water); to treat with medicinal steam (a swelling, etc.)
first period (e.g. first class in school day)
meat sauce; Bolognese sauce
to burn; to scorch; to singe; to char
to go out and away; to leave
pudding (esp. custard); black hair dyed blond but where the roots have again turned black
island; one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
as (X, then Y); with; in accordance with; in proportion to
aimlessly; unexpectedly (showing up); slowly swaying; staggering; moving feebly
one by one; thoroughly; exhaustively; with a fine-tooth comb
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad