to squeeze (to the utmost); to wring out; to squeeze (money) out of someone; to wring (money) from; to scold; to criticize severely; to train ruthlessly
each juncture; each turning point
much-discussed work (book, film, etc.)
woman writer; lady writer; authoress
isn't it; right?; you know?
New Year's pine decoration
college of the arts; university of the arts; art university
ward office; council (regional)
scheduled date; expected date; due date; estimated date of confinement; expected date of delivery
to be awash with; to teem with; to be full of
having one's hands full; not having any room to do more; at the limit
lack; deficiency; vacancy; absence; non-attendance
wretched; miserable; shameful; mean; despicable; abject
to disappear; to vanish; (arch.) to die
detailed; scrupulous; careful; (arch.) diligent; (arch.) honest; (arch.) upright
last (on the list); (at the) bottom; (in) last position; tailender
to steal another's spouse; to steal another's lover
entering the priesthood; priest; monk; bonze
sensitivity; susceptibility
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pathetic; piteous
great fortune; good luck; rice cake stuffed with bean jam
to think constantly about; to dwell on
as one expects; as one wants; to one's satisfaction; as one sees fit
to cough violently; to have a coughing fit
not knowing when to let go (give up, etc.); unwilling to resign; having lingering attachment; regretful
patience; forbearance; endurance; forgiveness; pardon
fixed date; settlement date
to bake; to plate; to print; to burn into one's memory; to sear into one's consciousness
inviting another to one's home, office, etc.; (lit.) the trouble of coming (going)
showing one's face in public; facing another person
troupe; theatrical company
selection (esp. from many people for an important job position); exceptional promotion
to punish (e.g. a child, etc.)
to drop like a rock (e.g. of reputation, power, influence); to go down the toilet