symbol (of something abstract); emblem; (symbolic) representation
to be pretentious; to put on airs; to show off
random; by chance; haphazard; hit-or-miss; unplanned
job hunting; job searching
economic slump; hard times; poor (business); dull; gloomy; cheerless
the times; the world; society
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
four; 4; four years of age; ten o'clock (in the old time system); burakumin; cross grips
to buy a replacement; to replace (with a new purchase)
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
complaint; protest; objection; one's say; what one has to say; claim
to drink; to swallow; to smoke (tobacco); to swallow up; to engulf; to suppress (one's anger, bitter feelings, etc.); to keep down
(going out and) receiving (someone); (heading out and) meeting; picking up; welcoming
these days; nowadays; today; at this time (of day); at this hour
in an instant; in a flash; right away; immediately
how much; how many; to what extent; oh my god; how; what the
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; bussing; busing; removing dirty dishes from tables in a restaurant
to ask a big favour; to ask unreasonable things; to be unreasonable
second; number two; runner-up
an instant; a split second; no time at all; (lit.) time of an "ah!"
theory; standard procedure; common strategy; established tactics
type of occupation; occupational category
obsession; fixation; complaining; criticizing; speciality (e.g. of a restaurant)
minimum; at the very least
guarantee; security; assurance; 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