to lean against; to lean on; to recline on; to lie heavy (on the stomach); to be uneasily digested
concentration; focusing; convergence; within a collection of works
blank; blank space; gap; time spent not doing something (e.g. working, practicing)
painful; being sorry; feeling sorry
to hold the steering wheel; to drive (a car)
how long; how much; to what extent
grain thief; sharpened tube for testing rice in bags; sashimi (sliced raw fish); stabbing; piercing
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years); apprenticeship; indentureship; indenture
at that time; in those days
difference; variation; difference
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
but; however; provided that
position on the fingerboard (of a shamisen, koto, etc.); vital point; crux
deterioration; degradation; drop in quality; becoming unattractive (because of aging)
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
to smoke; to smoulder; to be sooty; to be smoke-stained; to smoulder (e.g. a dispute); to smolder
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
memories; recollections; reminiscence
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
anyway; either way; one way or the other; whichever; whatever
(not) anywhere; nowhere; everywhere; anywhere
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
correct; right; correct interpretation (answer, solution)
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
plump; fleshy; well-rounded; pleasant (fragrance); rich
to be resurrected; to be resuscitated; to be rehabilitated; to be recalled (e.g. memories); to be brought back
before one's own eyes; from under one's very nose; without doing anything; without resistance; helplessly; negligently
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
hypothesis; supposition; assumption
in range; within the limits (of...); within (a) range