appetizer or snack served with drinks; performance to liven up a bar; conversation to liven up a party
all times and places; all ages and countries
alright to do; can do; do not mind doing; gladly do; might as well do
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
to be greedy; to devour greedily
free (of restraint, controls, etc.); free (of cost); freelance; one-size
river; stream; River; the ... river
going upstream; swimming upstream
to deceive; to delude; to trick; to be as ... as ... (e.g. "as bright as day", "as beautiful as a rose")
fresh water (i.e. not salt water)
in the face of; in defiance of
quiet; calm; easily; comfortably; distant; far-off
river fish; freshwater fish
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
curry bread (usu. deep-fried); curry doughnut; curry bun; curry roll
selling out; being sold out
as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise
to sell like hot cakes; to fly off the shelves
string; cord; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
suddenly and in a loud voice (e.g. sobbing)
large serving; large portion
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
to remain unsold; to be left on the shelf
good (condition); going well; fine; smooth
amount sold; sales; proceeds; takings; turnover
minivan; people-mover; 6-8 seat automobile with sliding door or doors
to hunt out; to flush out; to round up; to impress; to recruit
sales; selling; marketing
on the occasion of; at the time of
takoyaki; octopus dumplings