to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of
to afflict; to torment; to harass; to molest
weeping forsythia (Forsythiae fructus, Forsythia suspensa); weeping golden bell
lily magnolia (Magnolia quinquepeta, Magnolia liliiflora)
flattery; cajolery; flirtation
sweetness and bitterness; joys and sorrows
to knit; to plait; to braid; to compile (anthology, dictionary, etc.); to edit
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
nectar; honey; honeydew; treacle; molasses; sorbitol (when visible as dark patches inside an apple)
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
fetus; foetus; embryo; unborn child
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
to conquer (e.g. an enemy); to defeat; to overcome (a difficulty); to out-hit
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
some; (a) little; somewhat; to some extent; in part
tearfully; shedding tears
whip; lash; scourge; stick; cane; rod
tirthika; non-Buddhist teachings; heterodoxy; unorthodoxy; demon; devil
unpleasant; disagreeable; abominable; unlucky; inauspicious; ominous
muscle stiffness (esp. in shoulders); lump (in tissue, esp. breast); swelling; lingering discomfort; uneasiness
gyoza; pot sticker; crescent-shaped pan-fried dumplings stuffed with minced pork and vegetables
brittle; fragile; weak; tender-hearted; sentimental; easily moved
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
obedience; submission; resignation
how can (one) do something
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
whirlwind; sensation; commotion; hullabaloo
unselfish; selfless; disinterested
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
small grain; small stature or ability
to cease; to stop; to be over
spring sunlight; scenery of spring
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet