Hikaru Genji (music group)
unjustified; unwarranted; unfounded; baseless; groundless
frame; framework; outline
libel; defamation; slander; character assassination
obstruction of business; interference with business; interference with somebody's duties
Japanese beautyberry (Callicarpa japonica)
male-dominated society; patriarchal society
dictation; verbal statement
old hag; old woman; old bat
flustered; flurried; (shocked) speechless
losers (those who have 'failed' socially, economically, etc.)
dispute; argument; contention
first cry of a newborn baby
to resign oneself (to); to reconcile oneself (to); to accept (e.g. defeat); to give up
child-rearing expenses; child-support payments (following divorce)
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
easily moved to tears; given to weeping; lachrymose
toe; toe (of a golf club)
scheduled date; expected date; due date; estimated date of confinement; expected date of delivery
influenced by; in response to; in the wake of; triggered by; following
one turn; spinning around; complete change; reversal; (an) about-face
completely exhausted; dog-tired; dreadfully weary; terribly frustrated; limp; weak
female help; female labor; woman's handwriting; (arch.) hiragana
lead nowhere; get one nowhere; no use; fruitless; there's no point (in doing)
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; deftly finishing up; putting on the final touches
winners (those who have succeeded socially, economically, etc.)
bad mannered; naughty; misbehaving
self-respect; self-confidence; guts; backbone; pride; drive
how others look at you; what others think about you
brightness; splendour; splendor
to envision how things will turn out (usu. unfortunate); to have foresight; to be able to see the future