in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
to give no leeway; to press (for an answer, etc.); to shower (questions on someone)
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
(small) knife; short sword; small sword
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements; e.g. trembling, quick steps); gradual; bit by bit
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
external injury; external wound; (physical) trauma
to expose to danger; to imperil; to jeopardize
to taste; to try (food or drink)
to lift (a person) in one's arms; to help (a person) sit up
to vomit; to spit out; to breathe out (e.g. air); to exhale; to spend (e.g. saved money); to cough up
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
eardrum; tympanic membrane
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
rude; outspoken; presumptuous; cheeky
sharp (words); harsh (manner, tone, etc.); hostile (mood, attitude, etc.); spiky; prickly; jagged
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
to roll around laughing; to fold up; to hold one's sides with laughter
to be needed; to be necessary; to be required; to be wanted; to need; to want
dumbfounded; speechless; flabbergasted; openmouthed (with surprise)
to throw; to toss; to fling; to abandon (one's work); to give up; to lay aside
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
completely unknown; unexpected; having no clue about
ill-bred; impolite; rude; impudent; insolent; blunt
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
reminiscent smile; laughing at a memory; smiling to oneself as one recalls something pleasant or amusing
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; (already) enough; considerably
though; even if; whether ... or ...
to wish (for); to pray (for); to hope (for); to pray silently; to recite (Buddha's name, sutras, etc.) in one's mind; to chant (a silent prayer)
memory; sense; experience
cotton gloves; working gloves
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
to become serious; to take something seriously (e.g. a joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (esp. at something trivial); to get worked up
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
bold; audacious; impudent; unashamed; unabashed
to act timid; to show diffidence; to be hesitant; to appear embarrassed; to look ashamed
honorific; term of respect; polite expression; honorific language