to become fraught with emotion
to be weary; to be worn out; to be fed up (with); to be sick of; to be dejected; to be dispirited
gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; irritating; troublesome; heavy (weather); cloudy
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
canteen; flask; water bottle; thermos
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
to break; to destroy; to wreck; to ruin; to break (a bill, etc.)
to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct
given the situation; now that it has come to this; if it comes to this
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
acting rashly; running wildly; runaway (process); reckless baserunning
to have the memory of having done something oneself
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
accident; incident; trouble; circumstances; reasons
to get entangled; to get tangled; to have poor control over (one's tongue, feet, etc.); to trip over; to become complicated
to become hollow (with age, illness, etc.); to be scrawny; to be thin
wow!; oh!; yeah!; alright!; waah!; boohoo!
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
inexcusable; unpardonable; can't be allowed to pass (without comment)
reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight
to walk with; to make someone tag along; to carry around (esp. a child); to carry about
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
core; heart (of the matter); point; crux; kernel
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
cruelty; hard-heartedness
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
to frolic about; to mess around
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
to coil around (of a child or animal); to grab (usu. out of playfulness or affection); to cling
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
even if; (it doesn't matter) whether (A or B or ...); whatever; should
part-time employer; place where one works part-time
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
irritation; annoyance; frustration
whole (body); full-length (e.g. portrait); systemic
to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)