to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
closing up shop (for the day); stopping business; going out of business
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
to give one's name (as); to introduce oneself (as); to claim to be; to call oneself; to reveal oneself (as); to admit to being
that is to say; so that means
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
opening fully; full throttle; full power
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
to get mended; to be repaired; to return to normal; to recover (e.g. one's temper); to be corrected; to get put right; to come right
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to trample underfoot; to tread on; to crush with a foot
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
of no use whatsoever; good for nothing; useless
(not so) much; (not) very
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
sentimental; mushy; sugary; saccharine; sickly-sweet
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
to pierce; to penetrate; to sting (wound or sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice)
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)