to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
eeny, meeny, miny, moe; eenie, meenie, minie, moe
slightly good luck (as a fortune telling result)
one's fate (fortune) as concerns love
good luck; fortune; happiness; harvest; yield
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
one long straight object (e.g. strand of hair, beam of light, wisp of smoke); a single bloodline; earnest; resolute; (arch.) ordinary; (arch.) common
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
to blossom; to flower; to bloom
living by oneself; living alone
arteriosclerosis; hardening of the arteries
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
reduction of salt; sodium restriction
for example; for instance; e.g.
ramen; Chinese-style noodles
to drink up; to drain (cup)
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
burn mark; grilled surface (e.g. on a steak)
aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing
plus; addition; positive number; gain; advantage; anode
to add (numbers); to add (something); to top up (with something); to take care of (e.g. one's business)
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
trouble; bother; annoyance
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
fortress (surrounded by a wall, moat, etc.)
vital; lively; energetic; vital signs
pulse; pulse rate; pulsation; stroke of pulse
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
to be helpful; to be useful