to mix; to stir; to blend
punching bag (boxing); training bag; sandbag
to be exhausted; to be worn out
to tear off; to pluck; to scratch off
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
whispering into a person's ear
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
to be self-complacent; to be conceited; to flatter oneself; to be full of oneself
to cease; to desist; to cut it out; to lay off (an activity); to drop (a subject) to abolish; to resign
to destroy; to crush; to break by striking; to spoil; to ruin
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
again; once more; a second time
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
doing things at one's own pace (e.g. slower than others); doing things one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
with all due respect; I'm sorry, but ...; I'm afraid ...
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
modesty; self-control; discretion
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
aristocrat; nobleman; dignitary; person of high rank
hail (esp. hailballs under 5 mm); graupel; dicing; small cubes; roasted mochi pieces (usu. flavoured with soy sauce, etc.)
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
discreet; modest; cautious
late-growing rice; late-ripening crops; late-blooming flowers; late developer (e.g. child who reaches puberty late); late bloomer
pinning technique (in wrestling or judo); underhanded dealings
to mask; to cover; to cloak; to hide; to conceal
gentlemen; men; the men's (sign on toilet, bathroom, etc. doors)
obedient; gentle; meek; submissive; docile
bedroom (esp. one used by a married couple); sleeping quarters; inner room; room at the back of the house
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
to refer to; to use as reference
feature (e.g. newspaper); special edition; report
suspicious; dubious; unreliable; indecent; unseemly
cartoon; comic; comic strip; manga