to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
class teacher; homeroom teacher; form teacher
provision of lunch (e.g. at office, school, etc.); providing a meal; lunch service
future (usually near); prospects
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
chicken; coward; scaredy-cat; chicken
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
garnish (e.g. vegetables with a meat dish); trimmings; fixings; relish
to distribute; to apportion; to divide
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
to ask a question; to ask questions
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
the future (usually distant); future tense; the world to come
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
to be softened; to calm down
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
parenthood; parent or someone with children on the way (esp. an expecting mother); (of a fish) containing roe (eggs)
elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student
boy; son; baby boy; young man
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
to afflict; to torment; to harass; to molest
to unite; to join; to do together; to confuse with
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (e.g. a ball, a question, a demand); to express; to vent (e.g. one's anger)
breach of manners; breach of etiquette
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner