to pulverize; to break into pieces; to beat to a pulp; to defeat completely; to crush
absentmindedly; in spite of oneself
having strings attached (of a loan, etc.); having conditions attached; having a string or cord attached (of a bag, clothing, etc.); something with a string attached; having a lover (of a woman); woman with a male lover
to clamber; to climb with hands and feet; to crawl up; to creep up
end (of a street, hallway, etc.)
four (fundamental) rules of arithmetic
to lift down; to carry down in one's arms
taking a long time; slowness; sluggishness; lack of firmness; looseness; slovenliness
special selection; finest pick; top pick
erection of a pillar by sinking it directly into the ground
causeway; land bridge; path on an embankment
feeling sad or downhearted; down in the dumps
word ending; way of ending one's words; slip of the tongue; verbal mistake
outrageous; reprehensible; rude; insolent; nefarious
becoming worn or soiled with handling; being old-fashioned
as time passes; with the passing of time; with time
early ripening rice; early-ripening fruit (grain, etc.); person who becomes physically or mentally mature at an early age
rainy season (in Japan usu. from early June to mid-July); rain during the rainy season
cock; rooster; chanticleer
(very) patient; persevering
to stop; to prohibit; to forbid someone to do something
to stand on ceremony; to stiffen up (the nerves); to be tense
to scrape off; to rub off
to read out and compare (e.g. proofs against a manuscript); to check (accounts, etc.) by reading aloud
reproachful; resentful; spiteful
growth; development; one's early life; upbringing; personal history
to be dripping wet; to get drenched to the skin
to appease one's thirst; to wet one's whistle
trade; business; trading; turnover; sales; takings
terrace; bench (in geography)
attentively; with great attention to detail (e.g. when teaching); patiently