to tell (to do); to order; to tell on (someone); to tattle; to often say
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
fruit of a tree; nut; berry
exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
bag; sack; skin of an orange (and other like fruits); dead end; plot of land surrounded by water
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
long time; long interval; for quite some time
to substitute for; to stand in for; to fill in for
abuse; curse; swearing; insult
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
that day; the very same day
being too late; losing one's final chance
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)
to give one's life; to lay down one's life
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
sample; example; specimen; display model (e.g. plastic food models used by restaurants)
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone
to take pride in; to pride oneself; to be proud of
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
competition; rivalry; something worth doing
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
regret; repentance; remorse
to turn over; to turn upside down; to knock over; to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset
slightly difficult; somewhat bothersome; troublesome; peevish; querulous
luxury; extravagance; treat (i.e. at somebody's expense)
stewardess; (female) flight attendant