verbalization; putting into words
repentance; confession; penitence
to come to nothing; to be in vain; to lead nowhere
tinnitus; ringing in the ears
brink of death; time to give up; knowing when to give up
to encourage to do (something); to urge a person on; to demand action; to spank; to give a spanking; to hit someone on the bottom
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
to dominate (usu. one's husband)
bow; bowing (and greeting); declining; refusing
great (quantity, amount, etc.); huge; enormous; serious
fall; decrease; knocking down; flooring; being out of action (due to illness, exhaustion, etc.); being down (e.g. with a cold); going down (of a computer system, server, etc.)
putting on the pressure; pushing forward; being pressed; being under pressure
to rot away; to crumble to dust; to decay completely; to die in obscurity
absent-mindedly; absently; idly; in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper
to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
not at all; don't worry about it; forget about it
order (from one's superior); command; what you say; (someone's) words
to behave well (of a child)
to the limit; to the full; as much as possible; with all one's might
(musical) conductor; commander; leader; director
bye-bye; goodbye; saying goodbye; parting
really; truly; very; extremely; exceedingly; sincerely
to treat (someone) to (something); to give (someone) a treat; to be extravagant; to live in luxury; to be proud; to be haughty
to shine; to look slightly upward (of a noh mask; indicating joy, etc.)
setting sun; decline (e.g. of industry)
big catch (fishing); good haul
melasma; chloasma; liver spot
konpeitō; small coloured sugar candy covered with tiny bulges
light and easy; lambent; clever; witty; smart
I owe you; I owe you one; I owe you a favor
to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together
to criticize harshly; to blame; to accuse; to urge; to press
(personal) appearance; (personal) grooming; essential skill; required knowledge
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
nine (in mekuri karuta); oicho-kabu (traditional Japanese gambling game)
very; very much; greatly; considerably; highly; exceedingly
same generation; one's generation
originality; distinctiveness; uniqueness; individuality
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly