to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
surgery; department of surgery (hospital, etc.)
leading person; foremost figure
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
majority; more than half; most (of); mostly; largely; mainly
sitting cross-legged (i.e. Indian style)
mochi cut thin, dried, and baked or fried
ordinary; run-of-the-mill; usual
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
lewdness; lewd person; pervert; lecher
oh my god; how; what the; incredible
common people; ordinary people; masses
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
to pocket an insult; to choke back one's tears
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
difference; variation; difference
when it comes to ...; concerning; where ... are concerned
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
greed; craving; desire; appetite; hunger; avarice
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
dying; death; dead; useless; damned
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
meaning; significance; sense
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
like this; in this way; as you see
lively; energetic; vigorously (jumping, flopping, etc.); piercing (e.g. sound); penetrating
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...