to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
Chinese matrimony vine (Lycium chinense); Chinese wolfberry; goji
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
now that; since; so long as; because
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
place; situation; position; location
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
to pierce; to penetrate; to sting (wound or sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice)
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
entirely; completely; cleanly; snugly
New Year (esp. first three days); first month of the year; January
sunset; sundown; end; close; year-end; end of the year
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
to be oversized (overloud, etc.)
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
to make merry; to be festive
society; the world; the times
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
kitchen; financial situation
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
to come to one's senses; to calm down
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
toilet; restroom; bathroom; lavatory
large-size refuse (e.g. furniture, electrical goods); oversized garbage; bulky rubbish; useless man about the house; husband who is retired and considered a nuisance
to pick up; to find; to gather
explosion; detonation; eruption; eruption (of discontent, etc.); outburst; outpouring
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
electrical outlet; wall socket; power plug
slightly (blushing); suddenly (getting bright, flaring up, flashing on, etc.); distractedly
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
ecstasy; rapture; trance; senility
treasure chest; strongbox