to be pleased; to be in a good mood
stain; blot; flaw; disgrace
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
to wither (of flowers, dreams, etc.); to wilt; to droop; to shrivel; to fade (away); to sag
encouragement (as an abstract concept); stimulation
shortness of breath; panting; puffing; running out of steam (e.g. economy); losing momentum
matter to be checked or investigated
end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
peace; quiet; tranquility; tranquillity
to carry on; to go on with one's life; to keep alive; to stay alive; to survive
established theory; accepted opinion; accepted explanation
occupation (e.g. of territory); exclusive possession
exterior; outside; outer; external; lateral
nothing; naught; nought; un-; non-
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
resigning to another's will; going along without resistance; doing as another wants
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
collection of books; (personal) library
room; wife (of someone of high rank); scabbard; Chinese "Encampment" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
still more; to say nothing of; not to mention; still less
confused; disordered; faltered; incoherent; inconsistent
to shake and untangle; to shake free from
nape (of the neck); nucha
(around the) neck; nape; collar (at the front)
to rock; to shake; to swing
calling repeatedly (e.g. someone's name); pronouncing successively (usu. repeating a syllable with voicing, as in "tsuzuku")
of no interest; not interested
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
to attack; to assault; to assail
reason; logic; sense; truth; right
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious