bamboo grass; generally smaller species of running bamboo that do not shed their sheaths (e.g. Sasa spp.)
rich (taste); full-bodied (flavour, flavor); mellow; laid-back (lifestyle); relaxed; comfortable
to join (hands); to take (each other's hands); to scramble for; to struggle for; to pay attention to; to take notice of
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
homework; assignment; pending issue; unresolved problem; open question
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
noisily; clamorously; incessantly (complaining, pestering, etc.); going on and on; loudly (crying); wailing
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
rate; ratio; profit; assignment; 10%; unit of ten percent; match
to neglect; to ignore; to disregard; to make light of
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
to tire of playing; to become tired after playing
falling into a doze; dozing off; nodding off
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
to lull (a child) to sleep; to put a person to sleep
healthy; robust; strong; solid; durable
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
before or since; neither before nor after; no other time in one's life; stressing a particular moment or event as being unique or most extreme
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
to live up to expectations; to meet expectations
for many days; for several days
how many months?; how long?
stepwise; one step at a time
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
curfew; lockdown; grounding
opportunity; occasion; (arch.) order; (arch.) sequence; (arch.) successor
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; being left unattended to (of one's studies, etc.); neglecting
handsome man; looker; good guy; great guy; influential person (esp. in the yakuza); sumo wrestler
rugged; scraggy; angular; gnarled