to look at again; to re-examine (policy, estimate, plan, etc.); to review; to get a better opinion of; to see in a more positive light; to improve
period of time (usu. a period of approx. two hours corresponding to one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac); carving; engraving; victory; strictness; cruelty
cartoon-character costume
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
video camera; video camcorder
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
observation; survey; watching
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
not at all; don't worry about it; forget about it
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants
to give; to offer; to lift up; to hold up; to raise
please don't fuss over me; don't go to any trouble; don't bother
pressure; stress; pressure (e.g. political); coercion; arm-twisting
water-heater; water-boiler
ultrahigh speed; ultrafast
egg boiled, peeled, and steeped in soy sauce marinade
or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
saucepan; pot; stew; hot pot
being about to cry; the verge of tears
scream; shriek; shout; exclamation
to jump over; to clear; to walk over (someone)
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
violation; offense; offence; breach; transgression; infringement
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
ill will; malice; evil intent
to weigh on one's mind; to be worried about (something)
moo (sound of a cow); moo-cow; moo-moo
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
congratulatory words; prayer for happiness
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
to take (a photo); to record (video, audio, etc.); to make (a film)
gradations (on a ruler, thermometer, etc.); division; scale
commemoration; celebration; honoring the memory of something; turning something into a memento; memory
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)