bamboo grass; generally smaller species of running bamboo that do not shed their sheaths (e.g. Sasa spp.)
to lose heart; to lose motivation
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
to tear up and throw away
your house; your home; your husband; your organization; you
without touching; no touching; not participating in; not being concerned by; without being involved in
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
life or death struggle; mortal combat; struggle to the death
at full speed; as fast as one's legs can carry one
hard-to-believe; unbelievable; incredible; fabulous
amorous adventure; love affair
to misfire; to come to naught; to end in failure; to fizzle out; to fall flat
long ago; a long time ago; already
hyah!; hah!; there!; ugh!; argh!; damn it!
to stare at; to look hard at; to look up and down; to scrutinize; to scrutinise
day by day; by the day; (arch.) daily; (arch.) every day
selflessness; self-effacement; self-renunciation; anatta; anatman; doctrine that states that humans do not possess souls
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed; to get close (e.g. to someone emotionally); to become intimate (with)
respect and affection; love and respect
template; run of the mill; formulaic
arrangement (of resources); deployment; stationing; posting; disposition; configuration
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
common; ordinary; conventional; customary
dramatic; exciting; touching; extreme
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
alternating between happiness and anxiety; swinging between joy and sorrow; being glad and sad by turns; oscillating between optimism and pessimism
undulation; ups and downs; highs and lows
meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal (e.g. to the public); to urge; to exhort
exactly right!; indeed; damn straight
wallet; purse; coin purse; billfold; pocketbook
small change; pocket change; coins; small sum of money
insertion slot (e.g. coins, tickets); input port