to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
(physical) form; shape; visage; (facial) features; form (as opposed to substance); manner (of action); (resultant) state
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
disliking; hating; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
teaching; instruction; teachings; precept; lesson; doctrine
first rank in the senior class (in martial arts, go, etc.); lowest rank; one dan
goal (in soccer, hockey, etc.); basket (in basketball); finish line; finishing line; reaching the finish line; finishing (a race)
school (of painting, ikebana, etc.)
interpretation; explanation; reading; construction
to pile up; to stack up; to accumulate
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
to comfort; to console; to amuse
lily magnolia (Magnolia quinquepeta, Magnolia liliiflora)
Japanese music (esp. traditional Japanese music)
by any standard; (not) even as flattery
long ago; a long time ago; already
to stand up straight; to stick up (e.g. of hair); to stand up abruptly; to jump to one's feet; to stand (doing nothing); to stand around
guidepost; signpost; guide; manual; tiger beetle (esp. the Japanese tiger beetle, Cicindela japonica)
lonely (e.g. person, feeling); lonesome; desolate; deserted; sad; lacking
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
to hit hard; to punch hard; to give a hard blow; to wallop; to sock
refreshing (e.g. feeling, scene, wind, morning air); brisk; bracing; fresh; refreshed
everybody; every last one of them; all
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
what do you want?; can I help you?
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
group; faction; (political) faction; wing; school (of thought, painting, etc.); sect
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
clear; precise; definite; distinct
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
extremely; very; really; super; so
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
how can (one) do something
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)