tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
to wither; to wilt; to droop; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to be depressed
to lay out a futon; to make a bed
to drink oneself dead drunk; to drink oneself unconscious
to keep watch; to stand guard
to dish up; to arrange food (on a plate)
to admire greatly; to salute (in admiration); to take one's hat off to
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
hiding one's embarrassment
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless
irritating; troublesome; gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; heavy (weather); cloudy
fixed paper-enclosed lantern; paper-covered wooden stand housing an (oil) lamp
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
to pick up; to find; to gather
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
to engage in prostitution
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
end; verge; extremity; miss; failure; blank (e.g. lottery ticket)
to crush to death; to stifle to death; to squeeze to death; to stifle (a laugh, etc.); to muffle (one's breathing); to subdue (one's voice)
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
feelings; thoughts; meaning
to use as an intermediary; to mediate; to assist; to worry; to mind; to care
structural alteration (of a building); reconstruction; rebuilding; remodelling; remodeling
to mix; to stir; to blend
outrageous; monstrous; appalling; inordinate; overambitious
cigarette end; cigarette butt; tobacco ashes
zori; traditional Japanese thonged sandals
to trample; to crush underfoot
gift brought to a funeral (usu. money); funeral offering; condolence gift; (lit.) incense money
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous
estrangement; alienation; neglecting to stay in contact
carpenter's square; instigation; suggestion
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
persecution complex; paranoia
to be tired of; to be sick of; to get fed up with