beat; palpitation; pulsation; throbbing
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
to divulge one's true feelings; to open one's heart
such; like that; that sort of; very
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
in the future; another day; later
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
correct; right; correct interpretation (answer, solution)
ancient writing (i.e. Edo-period or older); classical literature; ancient Chinese character (pre-Qin period)
to have meaning; to be meaningful
idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
January; first month of the lunar calendar
attendance; presence; appearance
absence due to illness; sick leave
to remove; to eliminate; to eradicate; to exclude; to except
I wish I had ...; I should have ...; it would have been better if I had ...
no exception; without exception; always the same
business; affairs; duties; work; procedure; task
restriction; restraint; binding; constraint
greed; worldly or materialistic desires
year in, year out; always; 24-7
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
to grumble; to gripe; to complain
while; even though; despite
charming; fascinating; attractive
grief; sorrow; extreme sadness; heartbreak
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)