to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
to not give in; to be obstinate; to be stubborn; to be perverse
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
after a long time; for the first time in a while
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
to wet; to moisten; to dampen; to soak; to dip
year by year; annually; every year; from year to year
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
though; notwithstanding; although
to detach; to decapitate; to cut loose; to let loose; to dismember
to invade; to raid; to infringe; to encroach; to harm; to afflict
the future (usually distant); future tense; the world to come
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
to cut apart (cloth, paper, etc.); to sever (ties); to break off (relationship); to cut off (enemy's retreat); to block (road, etc.)
to marry (of a woman); to become a bride; to marry into (a family); (arch.) to have sexual intercourse
if so; in that case; in that situation
to see; to look; to examine; to look over; to look after; to attend to; to experience
pessimism; disappointment
crying oneself to sleep; giving up in frustration; accepting meekly; being compelled to accept a situation
weak; feeble; delicate; frail; helpless
life; lifetime; career; for life; all one's life; throughout one's life
impudent; shameless; brazen; forward; audacious; cheeky
one's last moment; one's death; one's end
at least; at most; (even) just
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
to be too late; to be too slow
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
inside one's heart; in one's mind
fall; drop; descent; coming down
warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
saw-edged perch (Niphon spinosus)
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
later on; eventually; afterwards
opinion; intention; thought
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of