to throw down; to throw out; to abandon; to resign; to give freely; to give generously
having no choice; at a loss for what to do; at one's wits' end; helpless; powerless
sudden drop; sharp fall; nosedive; swoop
to lose consciousness; to faint; to black out; (arch.) to lose motivation; (arch.) to get discouraged
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
passing (an exam); pass; success; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.); passing (inspection); qualification
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
to blow in (of wind, rain, etc.); to blow (air) into (e.g. a balloon); to breathe (new life) into; to inspire (someone) with; to put into someone's head; to record (audio; on tape, vinyl, etc.)
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (voice); fluent (speech); eloquent
to get used to seeing; to become accustomed to seeing; to be familiar with
ceiling; ceiling (e.g. of share price); ceiling price
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
true character; true form; true colors; consciousness; one's senses
paradise; heaven; Kingdom of Heaven
a little; a few; small; only; just; merely
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
to crush to death; to press to death; to squeeze to death; to suppress (a laugh, one's anger, etc.); to stifle; to subdue (one's voice)
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
both (people); the two of them
early-morning treat (traditionally given to children in some parts of Japan); wake-up sweet
to come (home) to one; to click; to ring a bell; to appeal to one; to speak to one; to impress one
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
girl (usu. between 7 and 17); young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryō period)
to be contrary (to); to go against; to infringe; to violate; to disobey (an order, teachings, etc.); to defy
grown-up (manner, etc.); mature; adult
chance encounter (worth treasuring); a connection made with another person by chance
sobbing; weeping; whimpering
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
facing downward; lying face down; upside down; prone
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
like; as; so that; in order that; be sure to; I hope (that)
round shape; circle; circular form
next-door neighbors; (living, sitting) next to each other
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
to try (out); to have a try (at); to test; to put to the test
one's own discretion (idea, responsibility)
master; teacher; stable master