to chase; to run after; to pursue
pit of the stomach; solar plexus
to get tired of; to lose interest in; to grow bored
caramel (browned sugar used as flavouring)
(for the taste of something) to become apparent; (for someone's character) to come out
natto (fermented soybeans)
kakishibu; astringent persimmon juice used as a dye or to to treat wood, paper, etc.
milk coffee; white coffee
reporter assigned to cover a particular person in order to get the most up-to-date information; beat reporter
editor (in publishing, etc.)
events of the day; current affairs
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
severe; strict; tough; hard
wicked; evil; wastrel; scoundrel; organized crime; yakuza
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
fitness club; gym; health spa
ridiculous; stupid; foolish; absurd; laughable
occupying; having (an area) all to oneself; military occupation; possession; capture
gate (for entry, boarding, etc.); gate; logic element
man who brings the rain with him wherever he goes; man who is constantly unlucky with the weather
dripping wet; soaked; drenched
to be harmful to; to hinder; to interfere with; to irritate
healthy; robust; strong; solid; durable
spurt of blood (from one's victim)
nail; spike; tack; rivet; brad; (pachinko) pin
to return a blow repeat; to turn back; to rewhip; to plow up; to plough up; to come and retreat
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
hydration; rehydration; to hydrate; to rehydrate; to moisturize
messy; confused; chaotic; complaining about various things