related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
hijiki (dark edible seaweed usu. sold in dried black strips; Hizikia fusiformis)
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
strength; power; proficiency; ability
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
to combine; to join; to tie on; to attach with a knot; to bind (e.g. an address)
image (in one's mind); impression; (computer) image; depiction (e.g. of a product); rendition
to well (up); to gush forth (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to feel emotions from (joy, bravery, etc.); to hatch (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
surely; certainly; without doubt
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk
sports-minded; sports-oriented
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
dispensable chopsticks; throwaway chopsticks
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
Eh?; What?; Come on!; Damn!
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
so; like this; in this way
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
to turn towards; to point
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
to move back; to draw back; to lessen; to subside; to resign; to retire
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
nineteenth day of the month; nineteen days; (arch.) fool; (arch.) simpleton
Heisei era (1989.1.8-2019.4.30)