bamboo grass; generally smaller species of running bamboo that do not shed their sheaths (e.g. Sasa spp.)
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
from the beginning; from scratch
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
to tear off; to strip off; to rip off; to rob (someone) of (clothes); to divest (someone) of (powers, rank, etc.)
Eh?; What?; Come on!; Damn!
to shout (in anger); to yell
to put an end to something; to get something over with; to quit something one has been engaged in too long or to an excessive degree
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
frank; candid; frankfurter; frank
to go into; to come into; to penetrate; to become complicated
trudging (along); plodding; slowly and with heavy steps
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
suddenly; in a flash; quickly; conspicuously; prominently; showily
and then; in addition to that; also; even so
the place one comes from; one's birthplace; one's hometown
deep, threatening voice; menacing tone
causing a stir; causing a commotion; making a fuss; troublemaker; person who causes a stir
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
celebration (of a joyous occasion); blessing; giving one's blessing; blessing (from God)
samadhi (state of intense concentration achieved through meditation); being immersed in; being absorbed in; prone to; apt to
blank form; sheets of paper; sheet of paper
mention (in a document); record; entry; statement; listing
drawing; picture; diagram; sight; scene
to listen attentively to; to be absorbed in (listening to)
several sheets (flat objects)
drawing; diagram; plans; blueprint
to make round; to roll up; to seduce; to cajole; to round off (a fraction); to shave (one's head)
arm; automated retroactive minimal moderation; ARMM
sling; sling (e.g. Singapore sling); cargo sling; baby sling
(made of) leather; leather-bound
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
indeed; really; truly; very much
explanatory note; explanatory text; explanation; caption
origin; source; basis; base; cause; (raw) material; ingredient