to twist; to turn; to writhe (e.g. in pain); to twist around; to turn in one's seat
(laughing) foolishly; (smiling) thoughtlessly; indiscreetly (talking); carelessly (speaking); thin (paper, cloth, etc.); flimsy
to be at one's wits' end; to be cornered; (lit.) to be packed to the hilt
state of emergency; emergency; crisis
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
correspondence; communication; transmission; news; signal; telecommunications
just when (one is about to ...); just as; the very moment when; on the point of
unfeeling; heartless; cold-hearted; cruel
cruelty; coldheartedness; relentless; ruthless
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
to miss a chance; to miss an opportunity
at once; immediately; right now
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
encouragement (as an abstract concept); stimulation
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
to get dirty; to become dirty; to become sullied; to become corrupted; to lose one's chastity
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
to put on (of clothing); (lit.) to put (arms) through sleeves
to change completely; to switch (to); to shift (to another mode)
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
sorrow; grief; anguish; trouble; affliction; anxiety
peace (of mind); tranquility; tranquillity; serenity
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
to take back; to regain; to get back; to recover
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable
yellowish; cream-coloured; cream-colored
precise; exact; detailed; accurate; minute; close
the West; the Occident; Western countries
tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize
intimacy; friendship; familiarity