to have troubles; to have concerns
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
distant (from someone); aloof; estranged; knowing little (of); ill-informed (about); ignorant (of)
to hear a rumor; to get wind of
to let down one's guard; to relax one's guard
frequency (of occurrence)
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
to oppress; to persecute; to tyrannize
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
to feel inferior; to feel small
to comfort; to console; to amuse
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
to flatter; to soft-soap; to sweet talk; to cajole; to instigate
to cross the line; to go too far
medicine; pharmaceuticals; efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.); (pottery) glaze; (illegal) drug; narcotic
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
to pile up; to accumulate; to estimate
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
hairdressing product (creams, gels, etc.); hairdressing fee; charge for a haircut
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
to be dark; to be dull; to be unassuming; to be inconspicuous; to not stand out
to do up (hair); to dress; to arrange; to tie; to bind; to fasten
by myself; in person; by oneself
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
astonishing; amazing; surprising; wonderful
cotton plant (Gossypium spp.); batting; wadding; padding
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to turn over; to turn around; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (flag, etc.); to wave (skirt, cape, etc.)
counter for flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper); (arch.) counter for positions or roles; (arch.) counter for food portions (now only gyōza and soba); counter for ranking level
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
washing; laundry; relaxing; taking a break
to get slightly dirty (all over)
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
decoration; ornament; trimmings