remains; dregs; vestiges; remnant; residue
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
unidentifiable; unidentified
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
to be put in order; to be put to rights; to be disposed of; to be solved; to be finished; to be married (off)
to proceed with; to continue with; to move on; to go forward; to pursue
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
to be able to tell apart; to distinguish; to recognize
how dare ...; how could ...
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
memorization; memorisation; learning by heart
human nature; human heart; public feeling; people's sentiments; consciousness; awareness
being clearheaded; having a keen (sharp, brilliant) mind
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; preeminence; distinction; extraordinariness
fascination; to charm; to fascinate; to mesmerize
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
to come to nothing; to be spoiled; to be spoilt
hostility; antagonism; opposition
how many people; a number of people
support; participation; assistance; complicity; conspiracy
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
finishing blow; coup de grâce
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
erasure; striking off; crossing out; cancellation; deletion
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
to feel like it; to get to think that way; to become so minded
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
to thrust before; to thrust at
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
on and after; as from; hereafter; thereafter; since
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
to draw a bow; to oppose; to defy; to disobey one's superiors
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
calm; composed; cool; quiet
mental; mental health; mental state; mental resolve
(not so) much; (not) very
to get tired of; to lose interest in; to be fed up with; to have enough