tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
to vanish gradually (e.g. of a voice); to trail off; to die away; to feel one's soul leaving one's body (from embarrassment, grief, etc.); to feel faint; to feel numb
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
until now; so far; up to the present
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
and; thereupon; because of that
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying); deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
to ask; to enquire; to query
to serve; to work for; to attend
to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
any more; any further; any better; any longer
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
to differ; to be different; to run counter to; to change (into something out of the ordinary)
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
at a loss for words; stumped for words
heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
to bear; to stand; to endure; to put up with
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
to stand up; to get up; to rise; to recover; to take action; to start; to make the initial charge
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; means of transportation
to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily
to stagger; to stumble; to totter; to misconduct oneself; to have a love affair; to waver
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
smallness; small item; short month (i.e. having fewer than 31 days); elementary school; smaller (of two things, places, etc. with the same name); inferior; younger (of two people with the same name)
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address