something one finds questionable; something one finds fault with
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
to get someone to say; to make someone say; to let someone say; to let someone speak out; to make a sound
stupidity; silliness; asininity; imbecility; dim-wittedness
end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
as a child; when one was a child; childhood
nagging; faultfinding; carping; captious
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
memories; recollections; reminiscence
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
to walk about; to walk around; to walk to and fro; to pace around; to wander
at that time; in those days
taking; taker; last performer of the day (usu. the star performer); last performance of the day; active partner (e.g. in judo demonstration); emphatic or formal prefix
to be popular; to come into fashion; to be prevalent; to spread widely (e.g. disease); to flourish; to thrive
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
handrail; railing; banister
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
attentive; cautious; careful; watchful
very young; little; childish; immature
to do what one is told to; to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says
victory or defeat; victory and defeat
to compete; to bid; to sell at auction
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat
to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)
no matter what anyone says; regardless of what is said
field of activities; area of activity; range of behavior (behaviour); habitat
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
treat; banquet; feast; thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal
scrawl; scribble; graffiti; doodle
hating to lose; unyielding; unbending; competitive; sore loser; determined
tears of regret; bitter tears; vexation; chagrin
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
to dispel; to clear away; to accomplish a goal; (arch.) to make it sunny; (arch.) to make clouds disappear
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly