to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to put an end to; to deliver the final blow; to be the best for A
beach sandals; flip-flops; thongs, pluggers; jandals
to look old; to become musty; to wear out
equal match; good match; fair match; equal in ability; being a worthy rival
rather; better; instead; if anything
sunburn; suntan; tan; becoming discolored from the sun (e.g. paper); yellowing
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to be out of alignment; to get dislodged; to deviate
understanding completely; understanding all there is to know
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
logo; Logo (programming language)
three-quarter length (usu. clothing)
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
earrings (for pierced ears); ear piercing; body piercing
older sister; lass; young lady
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
English-language newspaper
scenery; scene; landscape; scene (e.g. of a crime)
English letter; alphabetic character
freshly laundered and starched; fresh and unwrinkled
pitiful; pathetic; painful to look at
to take someone along; to be accompanied (by)
hurrying (to somewhere); rushing; hastening; express (train)
to board; to embark on; to get into (a car); to march into; to enter
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember
to track down; to locate; to find out; to smoke out; to ferret out; to chase up
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
active; dynamic; energetic
type of household amulet or talisman, issued by a Shinto shrine, hung in the house for protection
serious; grave; dignified; solemn
declaration; proclamation; announcement
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
Magic Tape (brand of hook-and-loop fastener, equiv. to Velcro)
with a crack; with a tearing sound; with a ripping sound; stylish; smart; dapper
3000; three thousand; many
traveling expenses; travelling expenses; carfare
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more