lacking potential for advancement; no-hoper
lifetime; one's whole life; all through life
to leave a note or document behind; to leave half-written; to leave out
counter for books; volume
to be absorbed in reading
going straight to the point; cutting it short; as it turns out
to incorporate; to include; to fill (a vessel) with
large quantity; large amount
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
ocean; large sea; fabric pattern
to use up all one's strength
flat; level; calm; tranquil; relaxed (sitting posture); comfortable
bed; bedding; sickbed; alcove; riverbed; seedbed; straw "core" of a tatami mat
custom; general rule; convention; usually; generally; as a rule
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
miniaturization; miniaturisation; downsizing
examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
making use of; application; practical use; operation; handling; steering (esp. a boat)
the ocean; the great deep
scuttling (to escape in a panic, in shame, etc.); scurrying; scrambling
no sleep or rest; working day and night
to rush out from one's mouth (words, phrases, etc.)
feeling of transparency; sense of translucence
unfashionable; uncouth; unrefined; unpolished; unsophisticated
waist; waistline; waist measurement
speaking fondly about one's sweetheart (spouse, girlfriend, etc.); going on about one's love affairs
omitting (reluctantly); leaving out; dropping; giving up (reluctantly); parting with; sharing
love at first sight; being taken with someone at the first meeting
easily; effortlessly; changing completely; plink (sound of something light falling or rolling)
both eloquent and skilled
first night; first watch of the night; bridal night
to throw (strongly, violently, etc.)
liner; regularly scheduled ship
association; union; guild