difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
without cause; without reason
when one door is shut, another is open; the world is as kind as it is cruel
oasis; OASYS (Fujitsu WP system)
tottering; staggering; faltering; reeling
scattered here and there; at intervals
to lose consciousness; to faint; to black out
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
decision; determination; resolution
whereabouts; place where one is; position; location
cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
bar; saloon; pub; tavern; drinking establishment
backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit; unauthorized; illicit; illegal
once in a lifetime (opportunity); (a golden opportunity that may) happen only once in a thousand years
slight intoxication; being tipsy
toilet; restroom; lavatory; bathroom
passerby; pedestrian; foot passenger
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
magic; Magic Marker; felt-tip pen; magic number
to punch; to hit and hit; to stamp out; to pierce; to bore into; to knock down walls
impact (of a projectile); landing (of a bullet); striking
pair; couple; antithesis; counter for items that come in pairs; counter for sets (of clothes, small furniture, utensils, etc.)
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
to come together; to join; to get married; to become a married couple
eternity; infinitude; immortality
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
use; utilization; utilisation; application
to rot; to go bad; to corrode; to weather; to become useless; to blunt; to become depraved
as one wishes; the way one wants; to one's satisfaction
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
intent to kill; intent to murder; urge to kill; murderous impulse
bad person; villain; scoundrel; wrongdoer; wicked person
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
eccentricity; eccentric behaviour
charm; attractiveness; courtesy; ingratiating behaviour; entertainment; amusement