string; cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
the reason is ...; it is because ...
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
way (of doing); manner; method; means
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
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
to come loose; to come untied; to come undone; to loosen up (e.g. tension)
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
same; similar; (just) like; equal
formal; stiff; pompous; stern; solemn; grave
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
string tied to the chest of one's kimono or haori; (arch.) childhood (period where one would wear such a string)
often; frequently; lightly (of a movement); easily; simply
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
eel (esp. the Japanese eel, Anguilla japonica)
to cut corners; to be shoddy; to slack off; to play a tenuki; to tenuki
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
in the same way; like; likewise; similarly
make; manufacture; -made; made of ...; made in ...
(sleeveless) undergarment; padded undershirt
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
without; unacceptable; not alright; (arch.) nonexistent; (arch.) not being (there)
in any case; at any rate; anyhow; because; since; for
to paint; to spread; to plaster; to apply (cream, lotion); to smear; to lacquer
cloth; fabric; material; bujian (spade-shaped bronze coin of ancient China)
to take upon oneself; to pull (something) over one's head
the heavens; the skies; heaven; deva realm; ascending to heaven; death
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself
performance (as opposed to practice); going before an audience or on-air; game; match; high of the season; height (of summer, etc.)
(any) more; further; in addition (to this); at this stage; now; now that things have come to this
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; lower radical of a kanji; means of transportation
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
to leave one's footprints; to leave one's mark on; to leave a message (behind)
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style