this and that; one thing or another
showing no signs of; there being no hint of; (arch.) unthinkable
what one has a mind to do; what one feels like (doing); being so minded; (with) that in mind
exchange; reciprocation; give-and-take; reply; riposte
to spread; to be propagated
wearing a kimono with the right side over the left (normally used only for the dead); going badly (one's business, one's fortune, the economy); being in a bad financial situation; front left; front and left
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
to transcribe; to duplicate; to describe; to film; to picture
popular person; favorite; favourite
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
person with an unhealthy romantic obsession
tap-tap; knock-knock; cough-cough; bark (of a fox); yelp; heavily (e.g. of snow falling)
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
danger to oneself; (fear of) one's physical safety
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
entertainer (esp. boy band or girl group member) whose image is manufactured to cultivate a dedicated consumer fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image
to take a breath; to take a short rest
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
the same as always; day after day
stomach; breadbasket; inner man; dietary needs
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
opening (one's mouth) wide; saying "aah"; crying loudly; wailing; bawling
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
trembling; shivering; jiggling; wobbling; bouncing
to sit; to squat; to be implicated
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
cabbage roll; stuffed cabbage
cabbage (Brassica oleracea)
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)
flesh; meat; flesh (of a fruit); pulp; the physical body (as opposed to the spirit); flesh; thickness
seasoning; flavour; condition; state; (state of) health; physical condition
to pick; to pluck; to snip; to cut; to nip
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth