to grab (someone) by the collar; to seize (someone) by the lapels
break (rest); break (tennis, boxing, snooker, etc.); becoming popular; becoming a hit
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
to stay behind; to remain; to work overtime
according to (depending on) one's ability; if one is good (competent, talented) enough
position; job; employment; opening
trembling with fear; in great fear; filled with trepidation; nervously; timidly
unable to find the words to thank someone; unable to thank someone enough
to save face; to keep face; to not lose face
one jump; one flight; (at) once; (in) one stroke
goldfish (Carassius auratus)
common carp (Cyprinus carpio); koi carp
oath; vow; pledge; covenant
great debt of gratitude; great obligation
to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be purified; to be chaste
to do over and over again; to have sex repeatedly
possessed of a strong sense of duty
register of names; list of names; roll; register; roster
removing a name; expelling (e.g. from school); decommissioning
small mercy (from some misfortune); silver lining of a dark cloud; consolation in sadness; blessing in disguise
cannot be helped; unavoidable
nervous; highly strung; sensitive; fussy; worried about petty things
to drag on; to be delayed
self-interest; selfish desire; greed
to substitute for; to stand in for; to fill in for
café; cafe; coffeehouse; hostess bar (serving western alcoholic beverages; Taisho and Showa period)
traffic accident for which the other side is at fault
tearfully; in tears; weeping; reluctantly; unwillingly; with a heavy heart
to be palatable; to suit one's taste
on time; on schedule; punctually
immediately carrying out (a plan); right away; without delay; immediately
prompt decision; immediate decision; on-the-spot decision; summary judgment; summary judgement
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
ultrahigh speed; ultrafast
salmon (Salmonidae spp.); chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta); dog salmon
unpaid; without pay; gratuitous; voluntary
kindergartener; preschooler
to rebuke strongly; to tell off