to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
pressure; oppression; suppression
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
than; from; out of; except; but; more
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
gold (Au); golden (color); valuable; of highest value; money; gold coin; Friday
disqualification; elimination; incapacity; being unfit for one's role; being a failure
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
gyoza; pot sticker; crescent-shaped pan-fried dumplings stuffed with minced pork and vegetables
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
sorry; excuse me; thank you
basic Chinese restaurant; hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurant
China; Chūgoku region (western part of Honshu comprising the prefectures of Okayama, Hiroshima, Yamaguchi, Tottori and Shimane); central part of a country; main region; province of the second lowest rank (ritsuryo system)
recipe; prescription (medical); how-to guide (e.g. crafts)
to take home; to carry home; to bring back home; to take out (e.g. food)
gyoza; pot sticker; crescent-shaped pan-fried dumplings stuffed with minced pork and vegetables
superb piece of work; masterpiece; exquisite item; perfection; unique article
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
hanetsuki (Japanese badminton); battledore and shuttlecock
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
(emotional) tension; anxiety; (highness of) spirits; (good) mood; tension; tensile strength
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
feeling; sense; impression
to chase; to run after; to pursue