process; operation; stage of a process; progress of work
influence; effect; impact
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
is not ... either; is (neither ...) nor ...; nor is it ...; does not ... either; (neither ...) nor ...; does not even ...
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
3 o'clock; afternoon snack (eaten around 3 o'clock); three ages of Buddhism (following the death of Gautama Buddha; age of the true law, age of the copied law, and age of the degeneration of the law); three ages of the dharma
work-style reform; reform of work practices (location, hours, etc.)
will (to do something); drive; motivation; enthusiasm; eagerness
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
really; truly; indeed; good grief
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
hey there; I say; see here
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
everyday life; daily life
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
having no choice but to ...; all one can do is ...; there's nothing to do except ...; having nothing but ...; there is only ...; having only ...
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession
to flutter (e.g. a flag); to wave; to reverberate (e.g. thunder); to resound
otherwise; if not; or else
deterioration; getting worse; worsening; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
big mouth; mouth opened wide; boastful speech; tall talk; large amount; large quantity
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
eating; bite (in fishing)
good(-tasting); nice; delicious; attractive (offer, opportunity, etc.); appealing; convenient
meal (e.g. lunch, dinner); diet
to feel; to sense; to be moved (by); to be touched (by); to become infected with (an illness); to catch
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that