abhorrent; abominable; detestable; ominous; inauspicious; unlucky
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
place hidden from view; cover; shelter; hiding place
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
to draw (a thread); to let out (e.g. a rope); to head out as a group; to set out in large numbers; to send out one after another; to dispatch
to drink oneself dead drunk; to drink oneself unconscious
to boil; to simmer; to stew; to seethe
nikujaga; meat and potato stew
family-oriented; familial
vegetables or fish boiled in soy sauce
omitting crucial steps; cutting corners; skimping; tenuki; playing elsewhere on the board instead of responding locally
have no relation to; have no luck with; not be fated to
creative cookery; creative cuisine
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
original; unique (e.g. product); signature; exclusive
unskilled; not very good at
calm; peace; serenity; composure; equanimity; presence of mind
to take advantage of; to follow blindly; to multiply
commitment; pledge; promise
disgraceful behavior; disgraceful behaviour; shameful conduct; shameful sight
persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
to place (in position); to fix; to install; to seat (someone); to settle (upon something); to fix (e.g. one's gaze)
astonishing; amazing; surprising; wonderful
disgust; hate; repugnance; loathing
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
to be full; to wax (e.g. moon); to rise (e.g. tide); to mature; to expire
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
plan; measure; means; scheme; policy
now that; since; so long as; because
blind spot (on the retina); blind spot; weak point; loophole
apprehension; misgivings; uneasiness; fear; anxiety
hope of success; prospects of success
as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect