self-examination; reflection
to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears
someone with a liking or characteristic; a true representative of (place)
national (e.g. hero, pastime, consensus); relevant to all citizens; popular on a national level
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
to mark the end; to spell the end
to repent; to regret; to be sorry; to rue
crash; smash; bang; sound of a large, heavy object falling
to throw open; to leave open
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
rudely (barging in); straight; directly; without hesitation; without permission
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
to start making a noise; to start making an uproar; to go berserk
walking; pace; step; course (of history, one's life, etc.); history; pitch (of a screw, etc.)
(arch.) sitting outdoors; room that served both as a reception room and as a living room in a Heian-period mansion; temporary sitting place installed in the garden at the imperial court, used on the occasion of archery or sumo ceremonies
last week; the week before
quitting while one is ahead
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
alternating current; AC; analogue computer (analog); average cost; adult child
I thought so; I suspected as much; Just as I thought; Now you are talking; That's the spirit
air con; air conditioner; air conditioning
place to look (esp. when averting one's eyes)
double; two-fold; diplo-; dipl-; double-edged eyelid; double eyelid
to become indisposed; to feel unwell; to have one's physical condition deteriorate
there being no use in arguing (about it)
common; commonplace; reckless; pulp paper; granulated sugar; (arch.) coins
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many
strain; deformation; warp; harmful effects; strain; stress
advance warning; previous notice; announcement; herald; harbinger; forerunner
to be suitable; to be appropriate; to match
reserve; spare; note; memorandum; duplicate; copy
tight turn; adaptability; flexibility; maneuverability
on and after; as from; hereafter; thereafter; since
to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
well-versed (in); profoundly knowledgeable (about); high in the attainment (of)
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested