work; operation; manufacturing; fatigue duty
to rest (from work, studying, etc.); to take a break
to speak; to hear a voice
cloth; bujian (spade-shaped bronze coin of ancient China)
having a crisp appearance; stiffly; tensely; smartly (e.g. dressed); neatly
to roll up; to hoist; to take away; to rip off (e.g. money from someone); to blow up (dust)
carriage; poise; bearing; demeanor; movement (of the body)
height (e.g. of summer); peak (e.g. of cherry blossom season); prime (of one's life); (one's) best days; (being in) heat; rut
coquettish; charming; seductive; (arch.) beautiful; (arch.) graceful
significant; suggestive; insinuating; words or behaviour that hints at a deeper meaning
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
distinction; differentiation; discrimination; discrimination (against people)
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
huff!; yo-heave-ho!; heigh-ho; to butter up; to suck up to
stand; rack; support; holder; counter for machines, incl. vehicles; setting (e.g. in jewellery); level (e.g. price level)
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
to draw or pull something towards oneself (e.g. chair)
to approach; to draw near
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
simmered with; cooked with; boiling; boiled dish
to have an idea; to have a clue
Machisu; Matisse; Matthies
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
to strain (one's stomach); to bear down (during childbirth); to push down
opposite side; other side; other party
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
breath; breathing; tone; mood
the way back; the way home; return trip
saying something (to someone); greeting; approaching (someone)
older sister; lass; young lady
my husband; one's family; family member
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity