to be overturned; to be reversed; to turn over; to fall down; to tumble down; to topple over
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
unusual; uncommon; extraordinary; out of the ordinary; incomparable; serious
to gather; to collect; to assemble
onigiri; rice ball (often triangular, sometimes with a filling and wrapped in nori)
preface; introduction; lead in (to a joke, question, etc.); lead up; payment in advance (by bank transfer); swinging (one's body) forward
comparatively; relatively; unexpectedly; unusually; considering; for one's ...
office kitchenette; room with facilities for boiling water
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
grasping; gripping; handful; fistful; handle; grip; rice ball
seasoning with salt; amount of salt
bizarre plan; perplexing strategy; outlandish scheme
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
to slurp; to sip (loudly); to sniffle; to sniff
(eating) heartily; energetically; vigorously; bulging (muscles); welling up (of strength, courage, etc.)
to play a dirty trick; to use underhanded methods; to hit below the belt; to play foul
hey there; I say; see here
to get tired of eating; to have enough of (a food)
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
quantity; amount; generosity; magnanimity; pramana; (in Indian philosophy) means by which one gains accurate and valid knowledge
to value; to prize; to esteem; to respect
desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
affirmation; affirmative (logic)
fighting bravely; strenuous efforts
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
whispering; murmuring; subdued
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
mostly; almost; nearly; roughly; approximately; about
full stomach; filling one's stomach; eating one's fill; complete; total; full
vocal message; speech; statement; prologue at the start of a kabuki performance
home (of something); place famous for its ...; place of origin; birthplace; morning session; last session in the morning
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread