to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
overall victory; championship
president (of a nation); big man; boss; buddy
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
bakery; baker; pastry shop
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
helpless; forlorn; hopeless; unpromising; lonely; discouraging
to go by; to go past; to run (between; of a rail service, bus route, etc.); to operate (between); to go indoors; to go into a room; to penetrate
to grumble; to gripe; to complain
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage; passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
clever; intelligent; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; (arch.) good (with words)
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
one's appearance; clothing; costume; dress
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
nagging; faultfinding; carping; captious
such; this sort of; like this
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
setting up a stall or booth (bazaar, festival); opening a branch office; opening a store
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
lush mountain; green mountain; grave; burial place
gyoza; pot sticker; crescent-shaped pan-fried dumplings stuffed with minced pork and vegetables
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
insensitive; inconsiderate; callous; thick-skinned
chink in the armor (armour)
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)