to delay; to postpone; to put off; to slow down; to hold up; to retard
sounding; probing; probe; stylet; spy
to stir; to churn; to rummage around; to throw into confusion; to throw into chaos
crude; unrefined; coarse; ill-mannered; rude; insensitive
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
arbitration; intercession; mediation
to be disgusted with; to run out of patience; to fall out of love
none of your business; not your concern
to be at a complete loss; to be without recourse; to be completely stymied; to have absolutely no idea what to do
two classes; double; two sets
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy
now that you say that; now that you mention it
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
glamorous; charming; fascinatingly elegant; lovely; gorgeous; beguiling
height (of a person); stature
to wake (someone) up (by calling for them); to awaken; to call (to mind); to bring back (memories); to evoke
to start a journey; to embark on a trip; to set forth; to hit the trail
Hamburg steak; hamburger steak
fascinating; voluptuous; bewitching; captivating
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
big moment (e.g. performance, in the spotlight); gala occasion; (on the) world stage
to be affected; to be theatrical; to be pompous
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
in truth; in actuality; at heart; the truth; the real story
official business; public business
pushing back one's opponent while locked in close quarters; having a tendency towards; being close to
seducer; smooth talker; picking up women; hitting on women; moderate party; moderate
to be rich (in); to abound (in); to be abundant (in); to be rich; to be wealthy
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
to start pestering (someone); to pick a fight (with); to start giving (someone) a hard time