to strain (one's stomach); to bear down (during childbirth); to push down
elaborate; exquisite; detailed
service (of a prostitute)
to grip; to grasp; to squeeze
counter for flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper); (arch.) counter for positions or roles; (arch.) counter for food portions (now only gyōza and soba); counter for ranking level
lewd dream; salacious fantasy
with all one's strength; with all one's might
to support; to maintain; to bring up; to raise; to adopt (a child); to cultivate (a habit, a quality, etc.)
tough; stubborn; determined; severely; heavily; hard
stake; post; pile; (arch.) stump
hitting a ball; batting; stroke
remarkable; striking; brilliant; splendid; spectacular; wonderful
beautiful face; good looks; beauty
first-rate; finest quality; the best
to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. the sun)
tender; warm; meticulous; detailed; deep (of a colour); thick (e.g. fog)
dense; thick; close (relationship); intimate; minute; fine
in and out movement (esp. during intercourse); pistoning
sweet (voice, fragrance, etc.)
coquettish voice; flirtatious voice
sensitive; susceptible; impressionable
at once; there and then; immediately
heartrending; desperate; hopeless; full of grief
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
to go to the top; to climb to the top; to ascend to the top; to be engrossed in; to be very enthusiastic about; to be infatuated with
pressure; urgency; tension; imminence; acuteness
kudzu (Pueraria montana); Japanese arrowroot; Chinese moonseed (Sinomenium acutum)
water content; moisture; water vapor (vapour); steam; dropsy; edema
to abate; to weaken; to be emaciated; to be dejected; to be perplexed
hardening; vulcanization; hardening (of attitude, stance, etc.); stiffening; upturn (in the market); firming up
to eat (fodder, grass, etc.); to receive (a salary); to receive a stipend from one's lord
including; inclusive of; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second (in go)