to gather up; to scrape up together; to rake
to stop oneself from crying; to hold back tears
easily moved to tears; given to weeping; lachrymose
impostor; imposter; pretender; liar
inner canthus; inner corner of the eye
to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)
father; dad; papa; pa; pop; daddy
simmering; (boiling) gently
the cauldron of Hell (in which sinners are boiled)
Yama (King of Hell who judges the dead); Enma
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
that; the matter in question
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in honor or celebration of someone or something); drinking one's glass dry
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
for dear life; barely escaping alive
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
how (beautiful, tasty, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
ladies' (fashion, etc.); female bōsōzoku gang
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy
self-satisfaction; (self-)complacency; smugness
copy; photocopy; book jacket blurb; (advertising) slogan
premature joy; short-lived elation
shirataki noodles; white noodles made from konjak starch, often used in sukiyaki; waterfall resembling a white sheet
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
news (from someone); letter; contact; (someone's) whereabouts; (someone's) movements