recuperation; medical treatment
disapproval; reluctance; unwillingness
to be better (than); to be superior; to surpass; to excel; to be excellent
to fling off; to throw off; to cast aside; to abandon; to throw to the winds
to be struck with terror; to be terrified; to be scared to death
metal fittings; metal fixtures
don't worry about it; forget about it
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
acutely (feel); keenly; severely; tightly; hard
clicking; clopping; clacking
being concerned about or mindful of
underwear; underclothes; lingerie; chemise; singlet
(bulb) syringe; dropper; fountain pen filler; eyedropper
feeling of tragic heroism; feeling of grim resolve; sense of determination
reading aloud; reading (a kanji) by its Chinese-derived pronunciation
using one's own judgement; making up one's own mind; judging for oneself
early-morning treat (traditionally given to children in some parts of Japan); wake-up sweet
sleep; sleeping; inactivity; death
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
to soak (in); to steep; to dip; to dunk
pink (colour, color); peach
to sprinkle water on (something); to spray water on; to splash water on; to hinder; to hamper; to stifle
rock candy; sugar candy; crystallized sugar; sugar crystals
to melt; to liquefy; to dissolve (in a liquid); to bring into solution; to lose (money; through gambling, etc.); to squander
rock hard; stiff and unyielding (personality); clangor
patient; unhurried; leisurely
ugh; yuck; ick; blech; damn; crap
to win; to gain; to earn; to spread (one's name, etc.)
tingling (with pain or numbness); throbbing; stinging; buzzing; chirring; chirping (of insects)
holding tightly; squeezing; onigiri; rice ball; (accepting a) bribe
physical strength; muscle strength
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
with a splash; with a plop
to come to the point; to get straight to the point; to speak frankly; to speak plainly; to talk straight
Japanese-style bookbinding
memory (of having seen something or someone before); remembrance; recollection; recognition