that's the way it is; such is life
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
(not) even once; (not) ever
recently; lately; these days
leaving everything up to someone else
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
to put to sleep; to lay (something) on its side
to break a promise; to go back on one's word; to renege
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
natto (fermented soybeans)
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
downheartedly; dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
busy; having no (free) time
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
rather; better; instead; if anything
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
quickly; at once; right away; hurriedly
accompanying; travelling together; traveling together; same bank
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
in turns; in series; in number order; by rotation
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
profit; advantage; benefit; rebirth in paradise, entering nirvana
unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously
weird; ominous; eerie; uncanny; ghastly
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you