but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to keep talking; to go on and on; to talk non-stop
understanding person; supporter
last ray of hope; only hope
scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
male homosexuality; sodomy; (arch.) male prostitute
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
face; mug; surface; cheek meat; (arch.) cheek; (arch.) cheeks
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
once in a lifetime; the first and last occurrence (event, experience) of one's lifetime
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
cooperation; collaboration
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
wisdom; jnana (higher knowledge)
half the amount (of money); half price; half fare
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
to use up (all one's strength, ideas, etc.); to exert oneself; to do one's best
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
meaning; significance; sense
first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
beating time with one's hands; clapping to the beat; making a careless move (in go, shogi, etc.); responding to an opponent's move without proper thought
store interior; inside of a shop
such; this sort of; like this
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...