to exploit; to extort; to squeeze (someone); to squeeze (e.g. oil, juice); to wring out; to press out
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited
to break through (e.g. one's doubts); to become unbound by (e.g. the past); to allay (e.g. anger); to burst (e.g. a boil)
to insert; to put in; to plant (a cutting); to strike; to arrange (flowers); to wear (a sword) in one's belt
to suck on; to cling to; to chew on
taking a breath (while singing, swimming, etc.); short break; breather
malicious; ill-tempered; unkind
confession; acknowledgement; confession of love; professing one's feelings; confession of sins (e.g. the confessional)
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
os uteri; cervical os; orifice of the uterus
extensions on the top and bottom of a door that fit into cavities in the frame (as part of a pivot hinge)
to etch (name, etc.); to carve (design)
to pour into (liquids); to pump into
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
lightly; gaping wide; suddenly; unexpectedly
to overflow from something full
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
(a) touch of; tinge of; wreath (e.g. of smoke); one stroke; one brush
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
waking up; awakening; arousal; disillusion; disillusionment; awakening
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
entire world; whole world; world stage
snugly; neatly; compactly; cosily
as expected; predictably; not surprisingly
secret intention; ulterior motive; kanji "heart" radical at bottom
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
coercion; extortion; compulsion; force
slanting; tilted; sloping; distorted (feeling); slanted (e.g. view of the world); bad (mood)
mama; mamma; mom; female proprietress (of a bar, etc.)
third day of the month; three days
meeting; assembly; party; society; association; club
to be playful; to gambol; to be amused (with something); to flirt with
careful observation; close attention
how many months?; how long?
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
intimate friend; close friend; bosom buddy; chum