self-torture; masochism; inflicting damage to oneself
self-deprecating; self-mocking
carrot (Daucus carota); Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng)
to hang; to suspend; to dangle; to swing; to carry
without thinking of the consequences
(more than) enough; too much; bitterly; extremely; keenly
to make someone realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home to someone; to teach someone a lesson
laughing while crying; smiling through one's tears; (alternately) laughing and crying; tears and laughter; joy and sorrow
by nature; from the very beginning; through and through; absolutely (not); (not) at all
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
bonfire often in temple grounds, usu. of charms, talismans, New Year decorations, etc.; ritual burning of money, cedar sticks, or other objects as an offering
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
noisily (running around); with heavy feet; in a fluster; in a flurry; slapstick
drama; play; powerful drug
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
coherence; order; focus; point
to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
neck; bottleneck; obstruction; neckline
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
jet aeroplane; jet airplane
association (of ideas); being reminded (of something); suggestion
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
bird; bird meat (esp. chicken meat); fowl; poultry
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
to accomplish; to finish; to fulfill
thin; skinny; delicate; fragile; feeble
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears