to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
busy (phone); in talks; discussion underway
something one finds questionable; something one finds fault with
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
mark; target; object; subject; point (e.g. of argument)
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from
generous; broad-minded; big-hearted
to find fault with; to question
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
to turn; to shift; to alter; to distract
bad feeling; feeling bad; disagreeable; unpleasant; revolting; gross
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
manners; behavior; behaviour
sweet (taste); luscious; sweet (melody, dream, etc.); delightful; pleasant
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
old friend; familiar face
untalkative; quiet; taciturn; reticent; uncommunicative
to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)
to be anxious or concerned about; to ponder (anxiously); to fear; to investigate; to consider; to plan
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
ill-natured; mean; nasty; sadistic; cruel; mean-spirited
both (hands, parents, sides, etc.); counter for carriages (e.g. in a train); counter for vehicles; ryō; tael; ryō; pre-Meiji unit of currency, orig. the value of one ryō of gold
one step higher; one better; cut above; one up
accessory (fashion); jewelry; accessory (audio, car, camera, etc.)
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
brilliant; splendid; glorious; magnificent; spectacular
to let (someone) play; to keep (someone) amused; to leave idle; to not make use of; to do; to do
sublime; noble; high-minded
ecstasy; rapture; trance; senility
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
last stand; last bastion; last stronghold; last frontier
way to use something; treatment; management (of help)
year in, year out; always; 24-7
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
manzai; comic dialogue; two-person comedy act (usu. presented as a fast-paced dialogue, occ. presented as a skit)
eleventh day of the month; eleven days