to be sluggish (business); to make little progress; to not grow as much as expected
to give; to present; to offer; to do for someone's sake
to choose the best; to select carefully; to handpick
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
(arch.) indicates emphasis, intention, etc.; indicates emphasis, intention, etc.
(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
division of labour; division of labor; splitting into groups (e.g. to search)
Japanese-style confectionary store
Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze
to put on; to wear; to be clad in; to twine around; to twist around; to coil around
dramatic role for child; child actor
must-see; not to be missed; a must
obliging person; person who likes looking after others
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. the sun)
excess; surplus; superabundance; overabundance
danger; Chinese "rooftop" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to have excess momentum (from going too fast, using too much force, etc.); to get carried away; to go overboard; to overdo (something)
to trip (over); to stumble; to fail; to suffer a setback
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
one scene (e.g. in a movie)
oh well, fine; fine, I guess; alright, I suppose; OK, then
superb piece of work; masterpiece; exquisite item; perfection; unique article
routine work; everyday work
ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Manila clam (Ruditapes philippinarum); Japanese littleneck clam
sleepy; drowsy; somnolent
to be about to enter (a bath, etc.)
to jump at; to be attracted by
to grumble; to be unsettled; to grizzle
folding; collapsible; telescopic
half-hearted reply; vague answer; reluctant answer
to push away; to push aside; to shove
as time passes; with the passing of time; with time