bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
indiscriminately; blindly; at random; indiscriminate; random; excessive
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
to rise to the surface; to surface; to stand out (e.g. against a background)
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
to rush over; to run up to
side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
instant; moment; for an instant
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
guardian; protector; patron; parent
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
one-by-one; separately; in detail
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
fatty cut (esp. of tuna belly)
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
nod deeply; glugging; drinking deeply
the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
menu; schedule; program; (computer) menu
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
it doesn't matter what; anything is fine
cantaloupe-flavoured soda
kiss; squeak (as in the sound made by mice); sound of liquid being sucked up
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
to clasp together (esp. hands); to entwine (e.g. fingers)
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank