worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
after a long time; for the first time in a while
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
rather; better; instead; if anything
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
to see; to look; to examine; to look over; to look after; to attend to; to experience
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement
technical skill; ability; capacity
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
literally; to the letter; literal
to be needed; to be wanted
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
flesh; meat; flesh (of a fruit); pulp; the physical body (as opposed to the spirit); flesh; thickness
special characteristic; special quality; trait; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity
battle standard decorated with hanging strips of paper or leather; fireman's standard (Edo period)
lightning; thunder; god of thunder; god of lightning; anger; fit of anger
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence
deep red; crimson; rouge; lipstick
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
Chinese "Tail" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); counter for fish, shrimp, etc.
wolf (Canis lupus); wolf in sheep's clothing; womanizer
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
raw; uncooked; natural; as it is; unprotected (sex); live (i.e. not recorded); inexperienced
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
quite clearly; quite distinctly; perfectly; exactly