deciding match; play-off; runoff
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally
to accomplish; to finish; to carry through; to follow through
strong pressure; heavy pressure
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
government forces; loyalist army
mumbling; muttering; complaining (continuously) about something
super hero belt; transformation belt
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
paying; remunerative; advantageous; profitable
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
to flap (wings); to spread one's wings; to go out into the world
limbless wooden doll; kokeshi doll
swallowing whole; swallowing without chewing; taking something in without fully understanding it; accepting without reservation; accepting something as-is
eating heavily; hearty eating; binge eating; big eater; trencherman; gormandizer
cheese; tee (piping); T-joint; cheese (said when taking a photograph)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
onigiri; rice ball (often triangular, sometimes with a filling and wrapped in nori)
avocado (Persea americana)
tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
extra effort; one small touch; small twist
salt; common salt; hardship; toil; saltiness; cold
to smile broadly; to grin widely
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
to inherit; to receive; to take over by transfer
matchless; unequalled; unequaled
hail (esp. hailballs under 5 mm); graupel; dicing; small cubes; roasted mochi pieces (usu. flavoured with soy sauce, etc.)
song of praise; eulogy; paean; hymn
washing machine (laundry)
to throw into; to dump in together
being sensitive to the cold; person who is sensitive to the cold