to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
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
number one; first; best; most; game; round
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
recollection; retrospection; reflection; reminiscence
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.)
fortune slip (usu. bought at a shrine)
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
sit down; sit up; Sit! (to a dog)
argument; discussion; dispute; controversy
to discuss; to talk about; to argue; to dispute; to take into consideration; to make an issue of
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
should; must; -able; probably; likely
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
deadly serious; deadly earnest
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
dangerous; critical; grave; uncertain; unreliable; dodgy
to subsist; to keep on living
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
wholehearted; earnest; determined; intent; single-minded; straightforward
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
stubborn person; bonehead; bullethead; pig-headed person
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
flaring up; burning hotly; flying into a rage; losing one's cool; opening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes, mouth); (arch.) acting resolutely
blood; blood; ancestry; (the) blood; feelings
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
to make matters worse; besides; what's more; in addition; on top of that
stubborn person; obstinate person; stubbornness; obstinacy
contrary person; sourpuss; dog-in-the-manger
sour look; surly face; pout
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that
slander; bad-mouthing; abuse; insult; speaking ill (of)
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)