to hate; to dislike; to loathe
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
after that; afterwards; thereafter
door handle; doorknob; door knob; knob or handle which operates the door catch
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
perhaps; possibly; maybe; by some chance
to watch over; to watch attentively
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
white; unseasoned; undyed; very much; precisely; playing dumb
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
thundering; purring; something large and heavy starting to roll; scattered about; common; idleness; idling about
branch road; forked road; branch; crossroads (of a course of events); turning point; parting of the ways
another; one more; not quite; not very good; lacking
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
to lie down; to stretch out; to lie ahead (of danger, difficulty, etc.); to lie in wait
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
brow; forehead; prominent forehead; beetle brow; not catching anything (in fishing)
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
right; right-hand side; afore-mentioned (esp. in vertical Japanese writing); foregoing; forgoing
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
loose; slack; gentle (slope, curve); slow (speed); lenient; liberal
step; stair; grade; rank; counter for breaks in written language (or speech, etc.); dan
exercise; physical training; appeal; campaign; motion; movement
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
to become better; to improve
hopping; skipping; lightly and repeatedly jumping
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
half; 50%; tie; 5 parts; 5%
don't you think?; indicates question
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)