life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
to forbid; to ban; to prohibit; to suppress (a feeling, laughter, etc.); to hold back (e.g. tears)
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to evade (question, subject); to ward off; to avert; to put aside
to reverberate; to resound; to echo; to have one's fame spread; to be renowned
really; truly; indeed; good grief
exactly the opposite (of); completely opposite; quite contrary
button (clothing); push-button; button
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
focus; focal point; focus (of attention, a discussion, etc.); point at issue; focus
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
to twine; to get tangled; to be involved (e.g. of money in a matter); to get involved (in); to pick a quarrel (with); to find fault (with)
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into; to blend into (surroundings); to fit in; to adapt to
silent (as the grave); deadly silent; deathly quiet
to fall completely silent; to become still as death
stillness; silence; quiet; hush; calm; serenity
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
to be filled with grief; to be overcome with sorrow
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
war; fighting; fierce competition
rival; opponent; revenge; (arch.) spouse
to attack; to destroy; to defeat; to conquer; to avenge
means; way; method; measure
choice; selection; option
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
what's in one's heart; one's emotional state; what one feels
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
to dispel; to clear away; to accomplish a goal; (arch.) to make it sunny; (arch.) to make clouds disappear
confrontation; opposition; antagonism