last ray of hope; only hope
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
to begin to write; to start writing; to write out (e.g. on a blackboard); to extract (and write down); to write down (the important parts); to export
explanation; interpretation
half; 50%; tie; 5 parts; 5%
papa; dad; daddy; sugar daddy
ecstasy; rapture; trance; senility
immersing oneself in; being absorbed in; devoting oneself to; giving oneself up entirely to
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
true character; real nature
parallel lines; remaining far apart (e.g. in discussions); not reaching an agreement
late at night; at a late hour
prefix for forming ordinal numbers
to wake up; to awake; to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to come to one's senses
middle of the night; dead of night
to run off; to break into a run; to start running
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
tide; current; tendency; trend
to be able to manage somehow or another
how many years; how long; what year
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
to follow another's example
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
seventh day of the month; seven days
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
saying all one has to say (usu. negative, e.g. complaints, insults, etc.)
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
have it your way; to hell with you!; get rooted!; bugger you!
feeling sick (suddenly); feeling queasy; feeling nauseated; being angry (suddenly); being offended; being disgusted
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
it was, wasn't it?; must have been; I think (it was); how might it have been?
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
hot spring; mineral spring; salon offering beauty treatments, weight reduction, relaxation, etc.; spaghetti
exchange; conversion; replacement; switching (to); switchover
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction