to risk one's life (to do); to put one's life on the line; to step forward (to do); to give one's all
depending on the ...; to depend on the ...
unable to back out; unable to withdraw; unable to stop; unable to compromise
Hikaru Genji; The Shining Genji
being moved forcibly, e.g. being carted to a police station, transportation for forced labour, etc.
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new
anatomical model of the human body
to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)
in bad taste; problematic; of poor character
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to pick up
postcard; memo; note; card
many problems; various problems
favoritism; favouritism; partiality; prejudice; bias
to flatter; to curry favor with; to curry favour with; to flirt with (woman with a man); to make eyes at (a man)
green willow (i.e. one that has budded); meat of the trough shell (Mactra chinensis)
to (be able to) make contact; to (be able to) get in touch
searching for the culprit; trying to find out who did something
illicit sexual relationship
harmless to humans and animals; having no influence; unimportant; insignificant
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
sensitive; susceptible; emotional; impressionable; sentimental
to make someone realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home to someone; to teach someone a lesson
to be renewed; to change; to be improved; to be reformed; to stand on ceremony; to be formal
whenever necessary; as needed; as required; at any time; at all times
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
love hotel; short-stay hotel used primarily for sexual activities
abstaining from smoking; quitting smoking; No Smoking!; Smoking Prohibited!
ray of hope; glimmer of hope
truancy; school non-attendance
to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to feel pain
to chastise; to punish; to discipline
writing (an essay, prose, etc.); composition; formal writing with little real meaning
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved