to change into; to be transformed; to be transfigured; to transform; to alter; to convert
to hew; to chop up; to mangle; to mince
tight turn; adaptability; flexibility; maneuverability
hard-to-do; difficult; tough; awkward; tricky
to weave together; to interweave; to intermingle
quite clearly; quite distinctly; perfectly; exactly
to place (in position); to fix; to install; to seat (someone); to settle (upon something); to fix (e.g. one's gaze)
vivid (memory, description, etc.); fresh; graphic; fresh (blood, scar, etc.); still new; recent
atmosphere; air; magnanimity; generosity
to be twisted; to be wrapped; to be distorted
latent disposition; inner feelings
gossip; corner of the mouth
to come unstuck from; to peel off; to come off
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
to make time; to carve out some time (to do something)
overly optimistic; easygoing; irresponsible; naive; simple-minded
Chinese "Tail" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); counter for fish, shrimp, etc.
personification; impersonation; embodiment
end; close; finish; noh dance in plain clothes
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
calling by name; designation; nomination
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
to nip (something) in the bud
sludge; slime; dregs; hopeless situation; hell; despair
nine; nine years of age; twelve o'clock (old time system)
to make a distinction; to differ; to be different
eight (long cylindrical things)
to screw; to twist; to distort; to parody; to torture; to wrest
description; describing; depicting
seriously; no kidding; joking aside; in all seriousness
(not) even when using ...; (not) even with the help of ...; (not) even by ...
in bad taste; vulgar; tasteless
to make progress; to develop; to evolve (method, style, etc.)
(very) patient; persevering
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
practical question (problem); practical matter
timewasting; killing time
support; backing; aid; assistance
to care for (the sick); to nurse; to attend (someone's deathbed)
throbbing (pain); pounding; stinging
outside world; physical world
to pinch and crush; to pinch out