a drop in the bucket; a drop in the ocean; pointless exercise; waste of time; (something that is) too little, too late; (lit.) (pouring) water on a hot stone
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
safety zone; buffer (e.g. against defeat)
not a chance; you wish!; that's not going to happen; that won't work
arrival; arriving at ...; counter for items or suits of clothing; nth place (in a race); counter for moves
equipping; installing; fitting; mounting; putting on
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
punch (with the fist); punching (a hole); hole punch; punch (drink); punch (in a song, speech, etc.); impact
as (for); for; in the capacity of
attribute; property; attribute; alignment (in a role-playing game); element (of an enemy or attack); type (of dealt damage); (character) type
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; gibe
setting off (on a long journey); setting out; departure (e.g. for the front); starting a new life; starting life anew
celebration (of a joyous occasion); blessing; giving one's blessing; blessing (from God)
bathhouse; (public) bath; bathroom
balcony; veranda; verandah; porch
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
on the occasion of; at the time of
(sound of) footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
patina; antique look; elegant simplicity; well-trained voice
paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera)
to have a talk; to tell a story
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
circumstances; sequence of events; how things got this way; details; particulars
joining (a club, organization, etc.); becoming a member; entry; admission; subscription; affiliation
(archeological) remains; ruins; relics
to buy; to purchase; to buy out
they; those guys; those fellows
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to drag; to pull
since when; from when; how long
seal; stamp; judgment; judgement; size (of paper or books)
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
to wake up; to awake; to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to come to one's senses
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
period of time (usu. a period of approx. two hours corresponding to one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac); carving; engraving; strictness; cruelty
ordinary; common; free of charge; free; unaffected; as is
perusal; one reading; reading through (once)
way; method; means; resource; course
unique; original; individual; unusual