long-lasting; long-wearing; wears well; nagamochi; large oblong chest (for clothing, personal effects, etc.)
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
to throw at; to turn; to raise
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
to break; to destroy; to wreck; to ruin; to break (a bill, etc.)
portable painting used as part of the backdrop (in kabuki, etc.)
small tool; gadget; (stage) properties; prop; prop master
to be of use as a reference; to be helpful
harmony; accord; reconciliation; agreement
stagnation; deposit; sediment; faltering; hesitation; pause
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
living; life (one's daily existence); livelihood
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
environment; circumstance
to have a narrow escape from death
to yield oneself (to something); to devote oneself (to something); to surrender oneself (to something)
orphan; person without friends
to side with (someone); to support (someone)
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
loyal retainer; loyal subject
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
to be certain of; to have faith in; to believe completely; to trust (someone completely)
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
wise; sagacious; intelligent; sensible
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
to look after (often medically); to take care of
highly unpredictable; touch and go
dealing with; coping with
to rest; to suspend; to give relief
other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice
sound sleep; good sleep; quiet sleep
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
is never the case; has never happened