skeleton; skeletal structure; build; framework
to come to a dead end; to come to a standstill; to reach a deadlock; to reach an impasse; to reach a stalemate
this world; this life; world of the living
sleeping during the day; (afternoon) nap; siesta
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
to say; to be called; to do
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamor (for or against); to clamour (for or against)
to ask a high price; to overcharge
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
mature age; advanced age; maturity; age when one is old enough to know better
rose-colour; rose-color; bright (e.g. life, future, prospects); cheerful; rosy
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
for the first time in one's life
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
mum; mom; mummy; the missus
confused (situation); great fuss; much wrangling
extension; elongation; prolongation; Enchō era (923.4.11-931.4.26)
to congratulate; to celebrate
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
for the present; for the time being; for a while (from now); for some time (to come)
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
hostess bar; bar with female companions for male customers
transformation; abnormality; sexual perversion; pervert; metamorphosis; transformation
the other day; lately; recently
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
drowning one's cares in drink; drinking in desperation
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus)
single word; a few words; brief comment
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
garden (esp. with trees); park
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
established practice; custom