basis; grounds; base (of operations); base (of a group of stones)
to cut up; to cleave; to spare (time, money, etc.); to use part of something; (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
person with a lot of free time on their hands; person of leisure; idler; loafer
unconsciously; without knowing it; unwittingly; unawares
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
sentimental; on an emotional level; in one's heart
start; beginning; starting (e.g. a race); departing; starting point
bottom; sole; depths (e.g. of despair, the sea); bottom (of one's heart); limit; end
commanding attitude; authoritative tone
floatingly; driftingly; softly; gently; restlessly; uncertainly
rough to the touch; rubbing rough surfaces
play-biting (e.g. by pets); mouthing; nipping
to fall continuously (of rain, snow, etc.); to fall hard; to fall heavily; to pour down
blizzard; furious snowstorm
hometown; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
to check; to stop; to keep back
multiplication table; times table
to recite; to chant; to cry; to yell; to advocate; to advance
to read out; to read aloud; to call out; to finish reading; to read through
dozens; scores of; decades
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
gold (Au); golden; prosperous; money (esp. ōban coin); cash
working away from home (esp. abroad); person working away from home; migrant worker
to love and be loved back; to love and be loved in return; to give and receive love
wretched; miserable; shameful; mean; despicable; abject
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to make come true (e.g. a dream); to realize; to fulfill
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
peaceful; tranquil; calm; restful
excitement; stimulation; agitation; pride; haughtiness; arrogance
to rule over; to govern; to command; to integrate; to consolidate; to unite
one's heart; one's feelings; one's inner thoughts; one's mind
to hide; to keep to oneself
to become public; to become known; to come out in the open; to be formal; to be official
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)