powerlessness; helplessness; incompetent
to turn over; to turn pages of a book; to tear off; to strip off; to tear up
it's not over yet; you haven't seen anything yet; it's not over until the fat lady sings; it's too soon to tell; we're not out of the woods
to come fluttering in (e.g. leaves, snow, flowers, etc.); to come dancing in; to drop in unexpectedly; to happen unexpectedly
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
to put into effect; to put into practice
having not the slightest idea
about when; about what time; how soon
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
to look away (from); to avert one's gaze; to disregard; to ignore; to escape (from); to turn away (from)
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
sigh (of grief, disappointment, etc.); grieving; lamenting; deploring
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
stagnation; hindrance; delay
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
to have (someone) by the short hairs; to have something on (someone)
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
how can (one) do something
to exert oneself; to devote oneself to
good humour (humor); good mood
to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with; to be equivalent to
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
soiling; polluting; shame; disgrace; chopped fish, shellfish or vegetables, dressed with (miso or other) sauce
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
(something) one does not really mean; insincere
dubious; puzzled; suspicious
with the exception of; excepting; excluding
nonchalantly; without a care
to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because; as you know
diligent application (to work or study); cultivating one's character by studying hard; mutual encouragement (to improve); working hard together; friendly rivalry
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
unexpressed; unspoken; implied; implicit
thorn; spine; splinter (esp. lodged in one's flesh); hard sharp item (esp. lodged in one's throat, e.g. fish bone); biting words
hesitation; indecision; vacillation