to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
to whomever; to anybody at all
to misjudge; to mistake; to misjudge (someone); to overestimate; to miss seeing; to overlook
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
posture; position; stance
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodles, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally
to try to do; to attempt to do
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
to shout (in anger); to yell
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
extinguishing a fire; fire fighting
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
control; bringing under control; settling (a matter); putting in order
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
to save trouble; to save effort; to save hassle; to save bother; to save time
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
business; things to do; engagement; errand; affairs
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
to be taken aback; to be dumbfounded
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
to play around; to gallivant about
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
rest; break; recess; intermission
while; on the same occasion; at the same time; along with
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; kissaten; traditional type of coffee shop with a retro atmosphere
anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest
unmistakable; evident; obvious; certain; beyond doubt
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
light (flavor, color, etc.); simple; plain; frank; candid; easygoing
to be satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); to be happy
timewise; temporal; chronal
halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness