10th month of the lunisolar calendar (traditional first month of winter, approx. November); late autumn; late fall
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
indicates position in a sequence; divisions of a kabuki performance
stuffed toy; stuffed animal; plush toy; soft toy; cuddly toy
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
careful selection; careful screening; hand-picking
crops; agricultural produce
to devise; to arrange; to plan; to plot
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
to induce (somebody to do something); to tempt; to act toward (somebody in a certain way); to handle (men); to send; to forward to
girl (usu. attractive) with glasses; glasses-wearing girl
appearance; front of a structural member
man who doesn't adhere to traditional masculinity, esp. with women and careers; herbivore man
mass communication; mass media
to starve; to be famished; to be hungry; to be starved of (e.g. love); to be thirsty for (e.g. knowledge); to be hungry for
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
counter for tours, cycles, rounds, circuits, etc.
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
contest; competition; struggle; scramble
fickle; inconstant; capricious; having many romantic interests
eight; eight years of age; two o'clock (old time system)
loser; defeated person; the defeated
fruitless effort; wasted effort; abortive scheme; futility
to frolic about; to mess around
conflict; fighting each other
completely; entirely; all; in large amounts; a lot
nothing; naught; nought; un-; non-
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
low-life; sleazebag; boor; person of humble rank; humble person; peasant
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
to mourn; to lament; to be sorry; to regret; to repent
hard struggle; strenuous effort
to gain on; to put pressure on; to close in on