to bake; to plate; to print; to burn into one's memory; to sear into one's consciousness
in the early period (of something); at the beginning
adviser; someone to consult with; someone to turn to about one's concerns; confidant
guts; pluck; nerve; spirit
future; prospects; outlook; journey ahead; distance yet to cover
private property; personal belongings; personal effects
one's heart; one's feelings; one's inner thoughts; one's mind
if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so
woven mat (esp. one made of straw); (arch.) seat
lack of common sense; thoughtlessness; senselessness; irrationality; absurdity
kousso (African flowering plant, Hagenia abyssinica); kosso; cusso; koso; brayera
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
the Monkey (ninth sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Monkey (around 4pm, 3-5pm, or 4-6pm); west-southwest; 7th month of the lunar calendar
translation; version (e.g. "English version")
to recite; to chant; to read aloud
while fumbling one's words; with a stutter
being stuck between a rock and a hard place; being in a dilemma; being torn between conflicting demands
stomach-ache; stomach pain; gastralgia
settlement; village; community; (bacterial) colony
to lie on one's back with legs outstretched; to recline; to get cocky; to be arrogant
to slip down; to slide down; to glide down
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
to end in vain; to be wasted effort
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
imposing stance; daunting pose
addition and deletion; taking out and putting in; plugging and unplugging; making do; getting by; managing
rice plant (Oryza sativa)
to get up (e.g. from bed); to make one's way in the world; to achieve in life
slut; floozie; ho; bitch; witch; overbearing woman
(tree) trunk; (arrow) shaft; (tool) handle; backbone; base
to have sex; to have a physical relationship