cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study); holding both roles (e.g. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs); and; in addition; concurrently; at the same time
radio personality; radio presenter
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
pseudonym used when calling in or writing to a radio program
kinako mochi; mochi sprinkled with sweetened soy flour
news; tidings; information; correspondence; letter
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
don't you think?; indicates question
whether one likes it or not; willy-nilly
great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
to stub out (e.g. a cigarette); to crush out; to smother (fire); to hush up; to cover up; to stifle
indefinite; hazy; vague; unsettled; undecided
regret; repentance; remorse
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young (animal); young woman; offshoot
to fight against; to oppose; to face
broadcasting; broadcast; program; announcement
junior high school student; middle school pupil
and; thereupon; because of that
promotion; encouragement; fostering; unwanted help (usu. unintentionally harmful); unnecessary help
false accusations; unfounded suspicion; groundless charge; wet clothes
to put clothes on (someone); to dress; to cover; to coat; to pin (e.g. a crime on someone); to lay (blame)
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
program (e.g. TV); programme
end; close; finish; end of play (in go)
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
misfortune; bad luck; ill luck; ill fortune
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses
not having had enough to drink (esp. alcohol)