modern language; contemporary language; living language; modern Japanese; Japanese as spoken since the Meiji period or alternatively, since the end of World War II
Japanese beautyberry (Callicarpa japonica)
fat; fatty; grand; magnificent; excellent
to get angry; to lose one's temper
greedy; avaricious; rapacious; insatiable
to be unreasonable; to whine; to act like a baby
beyond help; there's nothing that can be done
uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
uninhabited island; desert island
supporter (e.g. wrist supporter); athletic supporter; jockstrap; supporter (esp. of soccer); backer
to soothe and humor (humour); to coax
on the same occasion; at the same time; coincidentally; along with; partly (to do, for)
to be inclined to do; to be willing to do
pretension; conceit; hubris
to leave a trail; to leave traces; to have a lasting effect
to be harmful to; to hinder; to interfere with; to irritate
appetizer; starter; hors d'oeuvre
careful; cautious; wary; watchful; vigilant; prudent
lineage; stock; descent; strain; blood relationship
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
terrible; awful; I don't even want to talk about it; without reason; inevitable; that's just how it is
siblings; brothers and sisters
excellent plan; best policy
passion; temper; irritability
financier (type of pastry)
chance (of success); odds
boasting; big talk; bombast; Australian English