discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
gazing steadily at; observing (a person) closely; maintain a watch over
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
to be visible to; to be seen by; to meet one's eyes
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
on countless occasions; many a time
to attempt; to test; to try out
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
position on the fingerboard (of a shamisen, koto, etc.); vital point; crux
lying down and getting up; waking; getting up; living (with); staying (with)
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
to wake (someone) up (by calling for them); to awaken; to call (to mind); to bring back (memories); to evoke
nonsensical; unreasonable; awfully; extremely; disorder; confusion
difficult situation; adverse circumstances; predicament; trouble; dilemma; distress
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
should; must; -able; probably; likely
don't you think?; indicates question
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
faintly; weakly; dimly; fool; simpleton; dimwit
nap; short sleep; first sleep of silkworms
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment
resignation; acceptance; consolation
what I want to say is ...; the fact of the matter is ...; none other than ...
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
even though; despite; when
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
approximate (number); rough (calculation); sloppy (person); lackadaisical
one's mental make-up (structure)
(some) more; even more; longer; further
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
to suffer; to groan; to be worried
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
dry; dry (tone, humour, etc.); unemotional; dry (of alcohol)