a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
to hide; to be hidden; to conceal oneself; to disappear
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
tone of voice; mimicry; imitative voice
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
to bear; to stand; to endure; to put up with
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
awfully; frightfully; desperately; violently; unduly; extremely
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
distorted; crooked; oval; elliptical shape; round, wooden container for cooked rice; oval coin
solo exhibition; one-man exhibition; one-woman exhibition
stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
because of; owing to; due to
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
to come to nothing; to be in vain; to lead nowhere
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
to finish; to end; to merely result in something less severe than expected; to feel at ease; to feel unease or guilt for troubling someone; to be sorry
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
both hands; both arms; ten
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor