to be in the news; to be talked about; to become a popular topic of conversation; to become the talk of the town; to become topical
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
damp; moist (negative nuance)
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
secret; private; surreptitious
feeling; sensation; emotion; interjection
by all means; by all costs
strict order; peremptory command
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
depression; melancholy; dejection; gloom; despondency
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
barrier; obstacle; difficulty; hurdle; deadlock
to climb over; to get over; to surmount; to overcome; to surpass; to overtake
noisily (running around); with heavy feet; in a fluster; in a flurry; slapstick
to put on; to wear; to be clad in; to twine around; to twist around; to coil around
lord of a manor; estate steward
bowl (wooden); counter for bowls of food or drink
arbitration; intercession; mediation
sticky; persistent; insistent; nagging
kombu (usu. Saccharina japonica); konbu; kelp; any edible species from the family Laminariaceae
cod roe (roe of any fish from family Gadidae, esp. salted walleye pollack roe)
finely chopped katsuobushi, sometimes with soy sauce
Japanese apricot (Prunus mume); Japanese plum; ume; lowest (of a three-tier ranking system)
all-you-can-eat; eating as much as one likes
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
to grumble; to gripe; to complain
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
lead; leading; lead (of a newspaper, etc.); lede; lead (wire); lead (e.g. dog); leash
leading a meeting; presiding over a meeting; officiating at a ceremony; chairman; presenter; host
animation; animated film; animated cartoon; anime
voice actor or actress (radio, animation, etc.)
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
whispering; subdued; murmuring; dry and tasteless
Japanese ginger (Zingiber mioga)
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression