Vocabulary

might as well; sure, why not; why not use this occasion to ...

good-quality; superior in quality

good-quality; superior in quality

to cover with plastic wrap (e.g. food)

president and chief executive officer; president and CEO

what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?

(my) life is over

being second to none; being in a league of one's own

to intervene; to stop (something)

inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; trivial

appetizer or snack served with drinks; accompaniment to an (alcoholic) drink

appetizer or snack served with drinks; accompaniment to an (alcoholic) drink

to commute a death sentence to life imprisonment

putting on a brave front; pretending one doesn't care; song of a convict on their way to prison

cultural differences

even the demons of hell rest during Obon and the New Year

unable to escape criticism; worthy of censure

the cauldron of Hell (in which sinners are boiled)

money talks; money is the key that opens all doors; even the Buddha's verdict is (decided by) money

having good eyesight

to die (of a person); to have one's life come to a close

world of the lost; human realm; this world

good-natured; of good character

(I am) not sure; (I) can't say which

to promote individuality; to develop character; to draw out (e.g. a child's) individuality

to accumulate merit; to make merit

absolutely normal; perfectly commonplace; taken for granted

to walk (a bicycle, scooter, etc.); to push; to wheel

hot spring (or bath) which is good for the skin

hot spring (or bath) which is good for the skin

honor killing; honour killing

please come again

to exaggerate

the pen is mightier than the sword

environmentally friendly; eco-friendly

for real

to spread salt (to spiritually purify)

(an) adult their age (should, should not, etc.); grown man (woman); person who is old enough (to know better)

it's better to be rough and ready than slow and elaborate

to commit a crime