topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to wedge oneself into; to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
greens; vegetables; rape (Brassica napus); rapeseed
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
forcibly; against one's will
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
the scruff or nape of the neck
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
someone who is suddenly quiet and meek; (lit.) borrowed cat
how long; how much; to what extent
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
notebook; account book; register
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
special; particular; peculiar; unique
coercion; overpowering; to overpower; to overawe; to daunt
cannabis (Cannabis sativa); hemp (plant); hemp (fiber); linen; flax
clumsy; awkward; tactless; awkward (e.g. socially); (arch.) mean; (arch.) cowardly
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
pronunciation; production of sound
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
don't worry; no worries; never mind
magic; conjuring; sleight of hand; legerdemain
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
denotes uncertainty; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; A and B and the like
flag; banner (administrative division of Inner Mongolia)
tummy; tumtum; bang-bang; pop-pop; without reservation; unreservedly
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation