to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
check (pattern); plaid; check; inspection; check (mark); tick; checking (something) out
buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum); soba; Japanese buckwheat noodles; Chinese-style wheat noodles
liking; taste; fancy; wish; desire; choice
arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
set (of things); combo; setting up; preparing; setting (hair); set (in tennis, volleyball, etc.); set (in a play, film, etc.)
order (for an item); request; demand; condition
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
(many) years; long-standing (esp. hatred, grudge); ancient
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
child's face; childlike face; boyish face; baby face
emphasis; stress; accentuating (a feature or certain part); accenting; strong tone (of the market); firm tone
reform; reformation; reorganization
dot; point; tip; gratuity; a little; paltry
to bite (at); to snap at; to snap at (someone); to flare up at; to jump down (someone's) throat
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
commuting to school; school commute
free-range rearing; letting (animals) roam freely; pasturing; letting (a dog) run loose; letting (a child) run free
Dobermann (dog breed); Doberman pinscher
bow-wow; woof; wah-wah; bawling; clamouring; clamoring
to bark; to howl; to howl (of the wind); to roar (of the sea); to yell; to shout
threat; intimidation; menace
round and cute (esp. of eyes)
pupil (of the eye); one's eyes
to come into contact with; to touch (each other); to have a brush with
crisp (not moist or juicy); crunchy; crunching sound (of walking on snow, frost, sand, etc.); doing skillfully and efficiently; doing quickly; (arch.) sound of pouring liquid
one's body; one's person; oneself; one's appearance; one's place (in society, etc.); one's position
skill; expertise; experience; proficiency; mastery; dexterity
technique; art; skill; move
the other day; a few days ago
return to one's country; return to one's hometown
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
to exchange; to swap; to barter; to replace; to substitute
principle; aim; purport; gist; instructions; orders