mapo tofu (spicy Sichuan dish of tofu and minced meat); mabo tofu
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
tacit understanding; unspoken agreement
to fry; to saute; to stir-fry
to relax; to make oneself comfortable
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
things to be washed; (dirty) dishes; laundry; washing
function; facility; faculty; feature
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
to be on track; to be going to plan; to enter orbit
to go mad; to lose one's mind; to get out of order; to go amiss; to go wrong (of a plan or expectation, etc.); to fall through
to soften; to calm down; to be eased; to be mitigated; to subside; to abate
March; third month of the lunar calendar
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
physiology; one's period; menstruation
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
opening and shutting; opening and closing
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.); quitting
season (period in which regulated games are played); season (division of the year); season (of a TV show, etc.); season (for doing something, e.g. ski season, entrance examination season)
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
pharmacy; drugstore; chemist's (shop); pharmacist; druggist; chemist
hospital; clinic; doctor's office; doctor's surgery; infirmary
maternity and gynaecology department (gynecology); department of obstetrics and gynaecology (gynecology)
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
(one's) seating posture; way one sits
to ask (about); to inquire; to enquire; to question; to make sure of
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)
speech; address; curtain speech; prologue; way of speaking; manner of speech
to shout; to cry (out); to scream; to clamor (for or against); to advocate; to insist
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
quantity; amount; volume; number; amount of money
to act first; to act precipitously; to be rash; to get ahead of oneself; to jump the gun
bachelor's life; life of a bachelor
stubborn person; obstinate person; pig-headed person
young bird; chick; fledgling; greenhorn; fledgeling; novice
father-in-law; foster father; stepfather