to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
four; four years of age; ten o'clock (old time system); Burakumin; cross grips
to buy a replacement; to replace by buying something new
in the company of; accompanied by ...; as a group comprising ...; likes of ...
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
to buy more (of something)
everything; for (to) everything; (in) anything
reason; logic; method; system; order
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
these days; nowadays; present day; at this time (of the day)
in an instant; in a flash; right away; immediately
oh my god; how; what the; incredible
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
godsend; gift from providence
end; final; end of life; death; never; not at all
bashing; fierce criticism; busing (catering); bussing; removing dirty plates, cutlery, etc. from a table in a restaurant
to ask a big favour; to ask unreasonable things; to be unreasonable
second; number two; runner-up
a blink of time; (lit.) the time it takes to say "Ah!"
type of occupation; occupational category
obsession; fixation; complaining; criticizing; speciality (e.g. of restaurants)
minimum; at the very least
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
one's mind; one's inner feelings; (a decision hinging on) how someone feels about it
sounds good; sure thing; no problem
by your leave; with your permission
to catch sight of; to see; to suppose; to assume from appearances
to talk of one's dreams (esp. unrealistic, far-fetched ones); to dream out loud
will; desire; ambition; urge (e.g. creative urge)
in good health; healthy; skilled; proficient; master; expert