to row; to scull; to pedal (e.g. bicycle); to swing (on a swing); to operate a hand pump; to push through (deep snow, the jungle, etc.)
what do you want?; can I help you?
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
triumphant pose assumed by an athlete
(head priest of) temple formerly led by founder of sect; temple in which resided a member of nobility or imperial family; (head priest of) Honganji (temple in Kyoto)
to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
confident; full of confidence; cocky; full of oneself
knothole; peep-hole; bad eyes
inexcusable; unpardonable; can't be allowed to pass (without comment)
natural; reasonable; obvious
to raise oneself up to one's full height; to strike a daunting pose
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
to bend; to flutter; to wave; to yield to; to be swayed by; to bow to
assertion; declaration; affirmation
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
person of firm character; stable person; gutsy person
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
to run out of; to be short of; to be out of stock; to be out of (e.g. breath); to lose (one's patience, concentration, etc.)
crushing; squashing; crumpling; crinkling (into a broad smile); forming creases; forming wrinkles
varistor; barista; barrister; ballista
(editorial) supervision; general editorship; supervising director
sale; offering for sale; release (for sale); launch (product)
commemoration; celebration; honoring the memory of something; turning something into a memento; memory
coffee shop; coffeehouse; café
original; unique (e.g. product); signature; exclusive
to snatch from; to steal from
taste (of a liquid, esp. alcoholic beverages); someone who enjoys alcohol; place one's lips touch on the rim of a cup; shape of one's mouth when drinking; tap; faucet
after a short time; in a short while; a short time later
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
hereditary occupational group (Yamato period)
a little bit; a little while
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
famous (commercial) establishment; well-known store (shop, restaurant)
covered with; stained; smeared
to learn by experience; to learn one's lesson; to learn the hard way; to be discouraged (by); to have enough (of); to be disgusted (with)
that's the way it is; such is life