to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
mother-in-law; foster mother; step mother
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
Japanese persimmon (Diospyros kaki); Chinese persimmon; kaki
to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
how many times; how often
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
leaving hospital; discharge from hospital
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
without (doing); instead of; if (it) isn't done; if (one) doesn't do ...; if not ...; unless ...
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
kaki; Japanese persimmon (Diospyros kaki)
to ferry across (e.g. a river); to carry across; to lay across; to build across; to hand over; to hand in
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
may I come in?; please forgive me; I'm sorry
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
to enter; to go into; to break into; to join; to enroll; to contain; to hold
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
snack; light meal; snack bar (usu. an establishment that serves alcohol); snack food (esp. potato chips, popcorn, etc.); munchie
to say; to be called; to do
visit (to a shrine, grave, etc.); worship
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
wicked person; evil person; scoundrel; bad thing; mischief
rice bowl; tea cup; teacup
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
Eh?; What?; Come on!; Damn!
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
wife; bride; (one's) daughter-in-law