symbol used as a placeholder (either because a number of other words could be used in that position, or because of censorship); certain; unnamed; undisclosed
deterioration; degradation; drop in quality; becoming unattractive (because of aging)
screw; key (of a clock, watch, etc.); spring (of a clock, watch, etc.)
six (long cylindrical things)
each of the three being different from the other two; each of the three having his (her) own way
to apologize; to apologise
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
waiting to see one's opponent's move before doing anything (e.g. as a disallowed act in rock, paper, scissors)
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
the cauldron of Hell (in which sinners are boiled)
to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)
sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana; scalpel; chisel; burin; knife money (knife-shaped commodity money used in ancient China)
counter for wheels and flowers
being used to ...; getting used to ...; being accustomed to; being conditioned to; be familiar with
staying up late; keeping late hours; sitting up late at night; nighthawk
strumming; thrumming; plunking; plonking
exposed; scanty; bare; public; open
underpants; pants; briefs; trousers (esp. women's); jodhpurs; breeches
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
nasal discharge; nasal mucus; snot; booger; bogey
to dig up; to dig out; to pick (nose, teeth, etc.); to pry into; to examine closely; to dredge up
milk; breast; loop; decorative bump (on a hanging bell)
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
Shirley; Charrie; Sherley
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
therapy; healing; rejuvenating; refreshing; soothing
with a start; with a jump
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
mental preparedness; being braced for; being steeled for
encouragement; spurring (on); cheering (on)
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally