to twine around; to twist around; to coil around; to pester; to hassle
root (of a plant); stump (of a tree); root (of a problem, etc.); base
living thing; organism; creature; biology
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
tall and thin; long and thin; lanky; spindly; gangly
(compulsory) retirement (e.g. on reaching the age of 65); mandatory retirement; reaching retirement age
(principle of) letting sleeping dogs lie; peace-at-any-price; don't rock the boat
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
to stand in (someone's) place; to be in a (certain) position
worry; care; anxiety; mental exhaustion
to die out; to peter out; to become extinct; to cease; to be stopped; to be discontinued
to put a burden on; to tax (e.g. strength)
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
muddy; covered with mud; mud-caked
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
August; eighth month of the lunar calendar
two sheets (pieces) (of paper)
to be overcome with emotion
to empty; to vacate; to evacuate
eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes
to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse
contortion; distortion; warp; kink (in one's character); twist
eternal; unlimited; endless
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
normalcy; normality; normal
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
naked eye; the physical eye
minute; micro; detailed; delicate; subtle
friction; rubbing; chafing; discord; friction; strife
certificate; certified document; (the) thumbs up; seal of approval; paper with signature of the shogun or lord
before one knows it; without realizing; unawares; unnoticed
breath; breathing; tone; mood
all right (e.g. when guiding a driver); keep coming; OK
(one's) exclusive use; private use; dedicated use; use for a particular purpose; exclusive use (of particular products); using only (e.g. a certain brand)
trailer (vehicle); semi-trailer truck; trailer (for a film, video game, etc.)
traction; towing; hauling; driving (e.g. economic growth)
to drive into; to ride into; to extend (a railway line, bus route, etc.) into; to link (a railway line) with; to join up with (a separate line)
to rub; to chafe; to wear out; to become worn; to lose one's innocence; to become sly
storage; putting or stowing away; receipt (of funds, payment, etc.); harvesting
fixing (in place); being fixed (in place); fixing (e.g. salary, capital); keeping the same; fixation (histology); user name (on an online forum like 2ch where the majority of users post anonymously)
transport; transportation