depression; low spirits; luxuriant (of vegetation)
(talking in a) half-joking manner
to the limit; to the fullest extent; absolutely the limit; one cup after another; cup by cup
to narrow; to reduce; to contract
wife (esp. one's own wife); court lady; female court attache; (arch.) woman (esp. as a love interest)
life; lifetime; career; for life; all one's life; throughout one's life
to remain married for life
to well (up); to gush forth (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to feel emotions from (joy, bravery, etc.); to hatch (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)
to see through; to see the true nature of something
paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera)
that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
a little embarrassing; slightly embarrassed; somewhat ashamed; extremely embarrassing; extremely embarrassed
stinking; smelly; suspicious; fishy; clumsy; unskilled
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
to keep one's mouth shut; to refuse to talk
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
dispute; argument; contention
looking; viewing; (please) try (to)
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
to abuse (verbally); to curse at; to shout abuse at; to speak ill of
home position; origin; usual place (for something)
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
enclosing wall; boundary fence; obstacle; barrier
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither
to crowd out; to push out; to start together; to set out en masse; to highlight; to draw attention to
colorless and transparent
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound