to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)
to need; to call for; to require
self-satisfied look; triumphant expression
to intercommunicate; to exchange (messages, vows, etc.)
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
everyday life; daily life
to hinder; to obstruct; to disrupt; to interfere with; to cause a delay
development; exploitation
business hours; opening hours; office hours
sharp parting remark; parting threat
miserable; wretched; unhappy; sad; pitiable
person concerned; interested party; related party
going on and on (about inconsequential things); talking nonsense; idling away the time; dawdling
large building; building with a long roof; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
(if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that; (unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario)
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
home delivery (of food); outside catering
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
motherland; fatherland; native country
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
living room (Western style); sitting room
ghost; apparition; goblin; monster; something unusually large
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
alone; unaided; away from home
tolerant; generous; lenient; broad-minded; magnanimous
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
haughty; arrogant; pompous; self-important
childish; child-like; innocent; naive
(a) weakness; shortcoming; failing; sore point
library (usu. single-room); small library
matter to be checked or investigated
tower; steeple; spire; stupa; pagoda; dagoba