direct descent; direct line
glasses; eyeglasses; judgment; judgement; four-eyes
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
hiding; concealing; being hidden; pocket
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
life; living; livelihood; (one's) living
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
machine; mechanism; instrument; appliance; apparatus
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
just one person; only one
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
both (people); the two of them
I'm off (and will be back later); see you later; to go (and then come back)
shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
sneaker; sneakers; trainers
bad(-tasting); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
(some) more; even more; longer; further
slowly; unhurriedly; easily (e.g. in time); well; well (e.g. sleep); comfortably
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
May; fifth month of the lunar calendar
cherry tree; cherry blossom; light pink; fake buyer; paid audience; hired applauder
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
first place; first rank; units position (of a number)
passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage; passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
to memorize; to fix in memory; to master
to be needed; to be necessary; to be required; to be wanted; to need; to want
finish; finishing; finishing touches
if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if not ...; unless ...; have to ...; must ...
bad; wrong; must not (do, be); should not; useless; no good; hopeless
almost; nearly; for the most part; roughly; approximately; about
seeing for the first time; first sight; first meeting; sight-reading
clanging; banging; throbbing (headache); pounding; fully; vigorously
absurd; unreasonable; rash; reckless; excessive; immoderate
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)