today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
to make a mistake; to mess up; to make an error; to err
ramen; Chinese-style noodles
luxury; extravagance; treat (i.e. at somebody's expense)
roasted pork fillet (often used in ramen)
large serving; large portion
gyoza; pot sticker; crescent-shaped pan-fried dumplings stuffed with minced pork and vegetables
addition; supplement; appending; appendix
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
one or two sizes (bigger, etc.); one or two levels (better, more mature, etc.)
day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
technique; art; skill; move
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
to one's heart's content; to one's complete satisfaction; as much as one likes; heartily; thoroughly; without restraint
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
wide open sky; the blue; heavens; firmament
should; must; -able; probably; likely
you have only to; all you have to (do); all that's required; as long as; if only
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
in that way; thus; so; so?
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
flexibility; pliability; softness; elasticity
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
defeat; loss; reverse; setback