Shiraishi Chiyo (1987.5.6-)
decoration; ornament; trimmings
ankh; Egyptian hieroglyphic symbol for life
to greedily try to win big (e.g. in mahjong); to swipe; to nick; to pilfer
purification; refining; simplification
cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)
yew plum pine (Podocarpus macrophyllus)
blocking the way; standing in the way
doubting; distrustful; incredulous; suspicious
not factored in; not included in calculations; unaccounted for; unplanned for
to let dry; to kill (vegetation); to season (lumber)
safe; vault; storage cabinet
grasshopper; locust (of superfamily Acridoidea)
to bring to naught; to bring to nought; to abuse (esp. another's kindness); to empty; to clear
sudden brake; coming to a sudden stop
to jump at the chance; to accept an offer; to show interest in; to accept a proposal
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
end; close; conclusion; termination
tiger (Panthera tigris); drunkard; drunk; sot
three flat objects (sheets of paper, pieces of cloth, etc.)
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to take hold of
you; you bastard; you son of a bitch; (arch.) you
shooting (a ball); shot (on basket, at goal, etc.); shoot (of a tree or plant); chute; shuuto; shootball
hegemony; leadership; initiative
core; core; hardcore; all-out
to brave; to risk; to harm; to afflict; to desecrate; to profane
count; counting; count of balls and strikes; count (after a knock-down in boxing); count (of radioactivity)
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
root and branch; thoroughly; by the roots; completely; all
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job)
being together; going together; matching (clothing); going together
dispersion; breakup; variance; dispersion
boy; son; child; mere boy; stripling; greenhorn
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited