faint hopes; dim prospects; little hope; unlikely (to be successful)
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
female friend; woman friend
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to grow wild; to run to waste; to become rough (of art, craft, etc.); to lose refinement; to intensify (of wind, rain, etc.); to become more severe
self-consciousness; self-awareness
is something wrong?; what's wrong?; what's the matter?; slightest; mere; trivial
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
approximate age; apparent age; marriageable age (esp. of a woman); age of maturity; appropriate age (to ...); old enough (to ...)
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
barren; sterile; infertile; unproductive (e.g. discussion); fruitless
to feel like it; to get to think that way; to become so minded
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
ramen; Chinese-style noodles
udon; thick Japanese wheat noodles
to change; to alter; to mistake; to make a mistake; to fail to keep (e.g. one's promise); to sprain (a muscle)
to give off sparks; to spark; to scintillate; to have a heated argument; to combat; to do something fiercely
thickly; heavily; richly; severely; strongly
strongish; somewhat strong
seasoning; flavour; flavor
proxy; ringer; substitute; second serving of noodles (to add to previously purchased ramen)
stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
dispute; strife; quarrel; dissension; conflict; rivalry
buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum); soba; Japanese buckwheat noodles
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
to hit; to strike; to throw; to toss; to mix; to wear (sword, etc.)
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
just a minute; small quantity
tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter
meal; Emperor's meal; meal of a noble; high-quality (of a food or drink); premium
set; set meal; combo-meal; hairdo
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
phew; whew; huff; whoo; wohoo
end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
minimum; at the very least