to knead; to mix; to complicate; to turn into a mess
sleet; daikon shavings; grated daikon; shaved ice topped with honey
to make the same; to have the same ...; to be of the same ...
adult striped mullet; in the end; after all is said and done
killing time; staving off boredom
but; however; although; though
to detain; to check; to restrain; to stop
omen; sign; notice; indication
whole day and night; 24 hours
to drive on; to urge forward (e.g. cattle); to rouse (game from its cover); to press a tenant to leave; to evict
three days and three nights
in tatters; in pieces; wiped out
perfunctory; apathetic; makeshift; slapdash; routine; usual
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
in the end; after all is said and done
Western painting; Western film; Western movie
devoting (oneself) to; concentrating (one's efforts) on
face; mug; surface; cheek meat; (arch.) cheek; (arch.) cheeks
very easy; piece of cake; child's play; before breakfast
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); good work; see you; goodbye; tiredness; fatigue
ring; loop (of rope); halo (of an angel)
treasure; precious article; picture of a treasure ship; money; cash
thoroughly; through and through; out and out; in every way; from beginning to end; from start to finish
sign of remorse; indication of regret
severe punishment; rigorous measures
to permeate (of a stain, smell, etc.); to become ingrained; to become embedded; to become a deeply ingrained habit; to become second nature
mochi; small rice cake made from glutinous rice
weight (e.g. paperweight); pressing down; keeping control; exercising authority; having self-control; exercising self-discipline
conversion; diversion; changeover; commutation; switchover
how many nights; some nights; several nights; a number of nights
weight (e.g. paperweight); pressing down; keeping control; exercising authority; having self-control; exercising self-discipline
to heat; to heat up; to get excited; to get worked up; to get fired up
don't worry; no worries; never mind
dripping with sweat; bathed in perspiration