to stretch larger; to enlarge (photos); to delay (e.g. the end of a meeting)
gradually; slowly but steadily
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
selfishness; egotism; egoism; (being) self-centered; without consulting; (doing) as one pleases
undulation; ups and downs; highs and lows
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
reasonable (person); obedient (e.g. child); doing what one is told
response (felt in the hands); resistance; reaction; response; effect
as; because; with; due to
self control; self restraint
just as one thought; as usual; sure enough
confirmed as completed; everything must go (e.g. in a sale)
reproachful; hateful; bitter
extreme sadist; very sadistic
ridged wooden bench used in SM practices (and in the Edo period for torturing female prisoners)
of bad character; ill-natured; nasty; vicious; wicked; malignant
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
bulky; massive; thick; heavy
yōkan; jellied dessert made from red bean paste, agar, and sugar
boundary; border; limit; bounds; frontier
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
to look at from a biased viewpoint; to look at with a prejudiced eye
subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge
degree of relative priority
if you do this; if this is the case
good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
tenacity; persistence; obsession; implacability
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
(United States of) America; United States; US; America (land mass); the Americas
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
to be free; to be available
to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over; to talk foolishly
rustling; flapping; unkempt (hair, etc.); loose; dry; decisively
aspiration; volunteering; desire; application