to pickle thoroughly; to pickle a large amount
yakitori; chicken pieces (or sometimes beef or pork offal) grilled on a skewer; grilled and skewered bird (esp. sparrow); failing to win a single hand during a half-game
simple is best; less is more
this world; this life; the free world (outside of prison, the army, red light district, etc.); this corrupt world; present world
mundane; routine; everyday; unremarkable; common; day-to-day
number of large objects such as cars, computers, etc.
to be extremely difficult; to present a major challenge
exemption; exoneration; discharge
dealing fully (with); going into (issue, etc.); stepping into; alcove
proficiency; mastery; becoming proficient (in)
junction; system interchange (between highways)
junction; crossroads; division point; parting of ways
(highway) median; median strip; central reservation
to run up onto (e.g. sidewalk); to run aground; to be stranded
to cross one's mind; to occur to one
to panic; to freak out; to fly into a tizzy
to strip; to peel; to tear off
to bite into; to sink one's teeth into; to stick to; to cling to; to hold on to
turning sideways; landscape orientation
(logical) true; regular; 10^40; ten thousand undecillion; original; positive
opposite lane; oncoming lane; opposite side of the road
car (running) on the opposite lane; oncoming car
thumping (heart); banging; pounding; racing
this and that; various things
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
loud sound; loud reverberation
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
low tone; bass; low voice
tuck (e.g. in a dress); rise (e.g. in price)
to explain; to dispel doubts
to steel oneself to; to brace oneself
to force one's way; to push through
small room; closet; cubicle; booth; stall