therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
just because; even if; even though
Formosan sweetgum (Liquidambar formosana)
preface; introduction; preamble
way of speaking; intimation
by all means; by all costs
to some extent; to a certain extent
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
large quantity; massive (quantity); mass (e.g. mass production, mass transit, mass destruction)
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
together (of two people); both (of you, them, etc.)
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
illness (usu. excluding minor ailments, e.g. common cold); disease; bad habit; bad behaviour; crazy; insane
only; merely; but; no more than
kapow; bang; bulging; filled to bursting; prostitute (catering to Occupation soldiers in Japan after WWII)
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
(some) more; even more; longer; further
heave-ho!; one-two-three heave!
to draw a conclusion; to conclude; to settle on
pig (Sus scrofa domesticus); pork; fatso; fatty
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
denial; negation; negation (logic); NOT operation
to knock (someone) to their feet; to knock down; to send flying; to strike; to drive away (one's sorrows, worries, etc.); to dispel
Maltese (small white terrier)
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
perfectionist; enthusiast; zealot
miserable; disconsolate; helpless; cheerless; downhearted; dreary
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
settlement; solution; resolution
platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala
decision; determination; resolution
that day; the very same day
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
mochi; (sticky) rice cake