go that far; to that extent
self-abasement; humility; self-depreciation
will not do; do not; does not
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
someone working behind-the-scenes; scene shifter; lady consort (to a high personage)
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
vocation; lifework; sacred task (esp. the emperor's rule over the nation); prostitute of the second-highest class (Edo period)
mole; lentigo; beauty spot
how; in what way; how about
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
slowly; tardily; complaining; grumbling; unsettled (e.g. weather); loose
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
please (give me); please (do for me)
Qing dynasty (China, 1644-1912); Ch'ing dynasty; Manchu dynasty
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
to be conspicuous; to stand out
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
to drive (a car) around; to ride (a bicycle) around
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
independent; autonomous; voluntary; of one's own initiative
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
finely cut strips (of vegetables); shredded vegetables
flesh; meat; flesh (of a fruit); pulp; the physical body (as opposed to the spirit); flesh; thickness
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
rope; cord; policeman's rope