to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
how can (one) do something
conflict; complication; troubles; discord
to cover; to bury (e.g. one's face in hands); to submerge; to fill (completely); to stuff; to pack
to steel oneself to; to brace oneself
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to guess; to sense; to presume; to sympathize with; to sympathise with
as much as one can; as much as possible
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
if you do this; if this is the case
to not give in; to be obstinate; to be stubborn; to be perverse
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo
to make matters worse; besides; what's more; in addition; on top of that
good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
disagreeableness; unpleasantness; nastiness; cutting remark; disagreeable remark; snide comment
devil; demon; Satan; the Devil; Māra; evil spirits or forces that hinder one's path to enlightenment
to take back; to get back; to regain; to recover; to restore; to recoup
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
izakaya; tavern, bar, etc. that also serves various dishes and snacks
promotion; encouragement; fostering; unwanted help (usu. unintentionally harmful); unnecessary help; disservice
(overnight) stay; lodging; inn; hotel; night duty; anchorage
tolerance; broad-mindedness
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
leap; jump; stepping out into the wider world; becoming active on a wider stage; rapid progress; dramatic development
piling up high (food in a bowl); filling (a bowl); heaped bowl
dinner party; ceremonial dinner; dinner meeting (or lunch, breakfast)
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
to beat time; to mark time
to be hesitant; to feel timid
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
thigh; buttocks; arse; ass
right side; right-hand side
left side; left-hand side
both; both sides; both parties
to grant (a wish); to accede; to comply with; to heed
expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture
above the knee; on one's lap
popular name; common name; nickname; alias