slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
to be worm-eaten; to be eaten by worms; to affect adversely; to spoil; to ruin
root and branch; thoroughly; by the roots; completely; all
half the body; half length
someone with a liking or characteristic; a true representative of (place)
to perceive; to sense; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
male help; male labor; man's handwriting; (arch.) kanji
to play with (a toy, one's hair, etc.); to fiddle with; to toy with (one's emotions, etc.); to trifle with; to do with something as one pleases; to appreciate
malicious; spiteful; vicious; shady and damp
to laugh at; to ridicule; to mock; to make fun of; to sneer at
and; thereupon; because of that
one's heart; the mind; inner feelings; inmost thoughts; true motives
out of luck; (at the) end of one's rope
executive secretary; coordinator; organizer; person in charge of making arrangements
cellar; cave; hole in the ground
to push into; to cram into; to stuff into; to break in; to burgle; to burglarize
(turned out) all right in the end
to a great extent; impressive; staggering; horrible; complete; whole
love for (one's) family; family love; familial love
clumsy; awkward; tactless; awkward (e.g. socially); (arch.) mean; (arch.) cowardly
repulse; repelling (e.g. the enemy); driving back
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
to make merry; to be festive
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
marriage partner; spouse; wife-to-be; husband-to-be; future spouse
to manage something successfully; to be successful
at the last moment; this late in the game
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
leader; reader; reading book; reader (i.e. someone who reads); microreader; dotted line (in printing)
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
cares; ill feeling; reserve
crying in sympathy; infectious crying
single word; a few words; brief comment
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
to meet fortuitously (e.g. running into an old friend); to meet by chance; to happen across