way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
adult (esp. person 20 years old or over); grownup; becoming an adult; coming of age; growing up (to be a man, woman)
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
complete defeat; losing all of one's matches; finishing the tournament with no wins
losers (those who have 'failed' socially, economically, etc.)
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
dullard; indecisive person
incompetence; laziness; worthlessness; good-for-nothing; loser; weakling
coward; sissy; weakling; loser; milquetoast; good-for-nothing
shh!; sh!; shush!; shoo!; go away!
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
with a thump; with a thud; hard (hit, scold, etc.); severely; card marking (on a hanafuda, etc. card); alteration
to let fly; to make fly; to skip over; to leave out; to run fast; to drive fast; to spray
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to pick up
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
impossible; unlikely; improbable
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
the Horse (seventh sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Horse (around noon, 11am-1pm, or 12 noon-2pm); south; fifth month of the lunar calendar
both; both sides; both parties
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
black; black (coffee); without cream or milk; exploitative (esp. of employees); overly harsh; boldface
cram school; private tutoring school
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
come, come; come; come now; here you go; here; when handing something
meat soup; bouillon; juices (from grilled meat); gravy
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive