bamboo grass; generally smaller species of running bamboo that do not shed their sheaths (e.g. Sasa spp.)
to run swiftly; to dash; to rush; to race
victim; injured party; sufferer
to strike a chord; to tug at one's heartstrings; to resonate
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
to envision how things will turn out (usu. unfortunate); to have foresight; to be able to see the future
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
standing on tiptoe and stretching one's back to make oneself taller; stretching oneself; overreaching oneself; overstretching oneself; trying to do something beyond one's ability
heel (of a shoe); heel (in pro wrestling); bad guy; player of villain roles
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
recommendation; referral; endorsement
leisure; leisure time; spare time
sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
to distinguish oneself; to stand out
to start working; to take action
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
ability to take action; ability to take initiatives; energy; dynamism; drive
old enemy; longtime enemy; arch-enemy; traditional rival; longstanding foe
LINE (instant messaging software)
to say nasty things (about); to use abusive language
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
kneeling down on the ground; prostrate oneself
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
being preoccupied with; being obsessed; only thinking of; having only ... on one's mind
trouble; bother; annoyance
to allot; to allocate; to supply with; to furnish; to fit to; to fasten to
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
putting money aside; savings; deposit (e.g. in a bank); accumulated surplus of wins; wins in the bank
to get a haircut; to give a haircut; to cut hair
brow; forehead; prominent forehead; beetle brow; not catching anything (in fishing)
finger flick to the forehead
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse