the last drop makes the cup run over; too much of a good thing; less is more
gyoza; pot sticker; crescent-shaped pan-fried dumplings stuffed with minced pork and vegetables
plan to overcome an obstacle or break out of a deadlock; breakthrough solution
to fit (inside something)
on hand; readily available
red bean paste; red bean jam; kudzu sauce; filling (of a dumpling, etc.); filling; stuffing
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
suspicion (of others); jealousy
bold; daring; dauntless; intrepid; stout-hearted
end; verge; extremity; miss; failure; blank (e.g. lottery ticket)
roughly; broadly; generally; more or less
to pour (into a vessel); to fill (a cup, bowl, etc.) with; to dish out (food or drink)
cheerfully; joyously; joyfully; happily; lightheartedly; excitedly
simmering; (boiling) gently
joke; pun; jest; smartly dressed; stylish; fashion-conscious
suicide bombing (e.g. crashing one's plane into a target); self-destruction; blowing oneself up
bottle; jar; decanter; flagon; phial; vial
capsicum (Capsicum annuum, esp. the cultivated chili peppers); chili pepper (chile, chilli); cayenne; shichimi pepper
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (suit)
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
another helping; second helping; seconds; other paw!
code; program; code; regulation; code; symbol set; cord
to surge; to well up; to gush out
spreading; disseminating; scattering; diffusion (of light, gas)
coming flying in (of migratory birds, airborne sand, etc.); coming by airplane
(hand) towel; handkerchief; paper tissue; napkin; serviette
unlucky day; bad day; evil day; critical day (for a crop)
wet towel (supplied at table); hot, moistened hand towel
washing; laundry; relaxation; rejuvenation; melting away (of worries, fatigue, etc.)
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
lack of ability; inadequacy; (being) out of one's depth
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
charging period; time required to charge a battery; period spent recharging one's batteries; period of rest and preparation
to be turned inside out; to betray; to double-cross; to break into falsetto; to crack into falsetto
reserve; modesty; hesitation; abhorrence; repugnance; loathing
to persuade; to urge; to coax; to make advances (to); to seduce; to court
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article