to be able to eat; to be able to swallow
seiza; kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles
family-oriented; familial
to rub; to chafe; to strike (match); to lose (e.g. a match); to forfeit; to squander one's money (e.g. through gambling, Pachinko, etc.)
not straightforward; not dealt with by ordinary means
box; box (in theatre); booth (in restaurant, etc.); small rectangular building (e.g. telephone box); rectangular field area (batter's box, catcher's box); box (calfskin); central 4x4 area (othello)
sharp sighted; easily awakened
presentation (of documents); submission (of an application, report, etc.); production (e.g. of evidence); introduction (e.g. of a bill); filing; turning in
form of a character (e.g. simplified, traditional); type; typeface; font
word for word; verbatim; a single word and a single phrase
all the questions (in an exam, quiz, etc.)
to escape (disaster, death, etc.); to be saved from; to be rescued from; to avoid (e.g. punishment); to evade (e.g. responsibility); to avert
perspiration given off during sleep; sweating while sleeping; night sweats
sick person; patient; invalid
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter; nothing to worry about
to resolve; to ready (oneself); to make up one's mind
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
ecstasy; rapture; trance; senility
to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question
painstaking; careful; meticulous; scrupulous; detailed; elaborate
to rub in (e.g. cream into the skin); to grind and mix (e.g. pepper into miso)
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic
willpower; energy; vitality
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
good; fine; excellent; favorable; favourable; satisfactory
to squash; to crush; to flatten
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
to need; to call for; to require
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
to live; to make a living; to get on with