to abandon; to fail; to desert; to forsake
to reach mutual understanding; to understand each other
to instigate; to incite; to spur on; to set (e.g. a dog after someone)
currently nowhere to be seen; unknown where it went; disappeared into thin air
to be disheartened; to be dejected; to be discouraged; suddenly (losing a lot of weight); looking emaciated; becoming very thin
lower grades of primary school (first, second, and sometimes third grades)
manners; courtesy; etiquette
to teach thoroughly; to instill (into); to instil; to inculcate; to drum (into); to drill (into)
pecking order; hierarchical relationship; vertical relationship; hyponymy
merit system (as opposed to seniority); meritocracy; ability-ism
troupe; theatrical company
distinction between right and wrong; distinction between good and bad
to become possible; to become able to (do)
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
to sink deeply into one's mind; to come home to; to go to one's heart; to pierce one's body (e.g. of wind, cold, etc.)
saint; wise and virtuous person (esp. in Confucianism); great religious teacher; refined sake
ruler; monarch; sovereign
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; deftly finishing up; putting on the final touches
clink; clack; feeling annoyed; being offended; being hurt
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
holiday; day off; furlough; absence (from work)
full use; extensive use; complete utilization
bright and clear (weather, sky, etc.); perfectly (fine weather); nicely dry (laundry, air, etc.); crisply (fried, cooked, etc.); frankly; open-heartedly
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
place for relaxation and refreshment
fighting game (usu. one-on-one)
counter for parts, stages, installments, etc. (of a story, series, project, campaign, etc.); counter for bullets
solo debut; debut as a solo artist
sudden change; complete change
to shoot (at); to attack; to defeat; to destroy
begging for one's life; pleading for one's life
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen
to bite (at); to snap at; to snap at (someone); to flare up at; to jump down (someone's) throat
naturally; in due course; by itself; of its own accord