to sink (into one's seat, etc.); to leap to one's death (by drowning); to be reduced to (esp. working as a prostitute)
reasonable (person); obedient (e.g. child); doing what one is told
matcha; powdered green tea
(bar of) sweet-potato paste
Japanese chestnut (Castanea crenata)
kakishibu; astringent persimmon juice used as a dye or to to treat wood, paper, etc.
mizu yōkan; soft adzuki-bean jelly
leaving one's seat (before an event is over); excusing oneself (from a meeting, conversation, etc.)
in an easy-to-understand manner; in a very kind and detailed way
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
great fortune; good luck; rice cake stuffed with bean jam
henchman; follower; (arch.) adopted child
precondition; prerequisite
agreement; concurrence; conformance; compliance
premature joy; short-lived elation
pinky swear; pinky promise; hooking each other's little fingers to confirm a promise
pinky swear; pinky promise; linking little fingers to confirm a promise
to throw away as useless; to scrap; to make null and void; to renege; to annul
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; sure
flat-out run; driving at full speed
addict; junkie; substance abuser
arm wrestling; Indian wrestling; wrestling relying on brute strength (of the arms), rather than skill
rivalry (between two equally strong sides); struggle for supremacy; competing (with); vying (with); contending (with); being an equal match (for)
white heat; incandescence; becoming excited; getting heated (e.g. of a discussion); reaching a climax
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
to hurt; to smart; to sting
to be expensive; to be costly
don't worry about it; there is nothing to fear; there is no need for anxiety; everything is under control
cave; tunnel; tunnel tomb (Kofun period)
always; constantly; frequently; often; nonstop
to get an upset stomach; to have diarrhea
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
to reflect on (oneself, past conduct, etc.); to contemplate; to examine; to think over; to introspect
without being able to help oneself; against one's will; compelling; pressing; irresistible
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence