bad(-tasting); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
secret communication (with the enemy); collusion; betrayal; adultery; (extramarital) affair
fact; truth; reality; in fact; actually
riot; rebellion; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
firm; unshakeable; resolute
to triumph; to be elated with success
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
gazing at (in wonderment)
to shake and untangle; to shake free from
with these words; while saying
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
to hold up over one's head; to hold aloft; to hold over something; to hold (one's hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to hold up to shade one's eyes, face, etc.
loud laughter; roaring with laughter
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
glitter; glimmer; sparkle; twinkle; twinkling; glistening
to say; to speak; to tell; to be called
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
so what!; who gives a damn?
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; intention; mind; mood
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
for example; for instance; e.g.
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
not knowing when to let go (give up, etc.); unwilling to resign; having lingering attachment; regretful
to continue to hold; to hold on to (for a long period); to maintain; to keep
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
silent (as the grave); deadly silent; deathly quiet
to fall completely silent; to become still as death
by chance; by accident; accidentally; occasionally; once in a while; now and then
to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure
to be unable to bear (something) any longer; to be unable to put up with
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
still (continuing); as ever; further
(around the) neck; nape; collar (at the front of a coat, kimono, etc.); collar area