to split; to tear; to burst; to be separated; to be divided
fishnet stockings (tights)
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
completely ordinary; plain; commonplace; everyday
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
detestable; abhorrent; loathsome
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
pale; pallid; bluish-white
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
to be satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); to be happy
worry; care; concern; ennui; boredom
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
to grasp back; to squeeze back; to grab back
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
and they all lived happily ever after; having a happy ending; ending without incident
pledge; vow; (of a man and woman) having sexual relations; having sexual intercourse; destiny; fate
strife; riot; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
to hurt; to injure; to harm; to damage; to worry; to bother
to get better; to get well; to recover (from an illness); to be cured; to be restored; to heal
to announce; to tell; to sentence; to order
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
drop-by-drop; dripping; dribbling; incessantly (esp. speaking, e.g. complaints, compliments); in great profusion
delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
to starve; to be famished; to be hungry; to be starved of (e.g. love); to be thirsty for (e.g. knowledge); to be hungry for
to wait eagerly for; to look forward to
rejoicing; glorification; exultation; celebration; enjoyment; singing praises
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
cherry fruit (esp. sweet cherry, Prunus avium)
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
to dismantle; to demount; to take something away; to detach