true state; actual condition; reality
to blow in (of wind, rain, etc.); to blow (air) into (e.g. a balloon); to breathe (new life) into; to inspire (someone) with; to put into someone's head; to record (audio; on tape, vinyl, etc.)
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
to resign oneself (to); to reconcile oneself (to); to accept (e.g. defeat); to give up
hesitation; bewilderment; illusion; delusion; inability to reach enlightenment
resignation; acceptance; consolation
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
to (finally) arrive at; to reach (at last); to (manage to) get to; to find one's way to
position in a game; state of the game; situation; stage; phase
potential; latent faculties; potential capacities
subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient
period of time (usu. a period of approx. two hours corresponding to one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac); carving; engraving; victory; strictness; cruelty
good flavor (flavour); good taste; umami (fifth category of taste in food); skill; cleverness; profit
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
God; god; deity; ace; king; superior person
moment; instant; just then; right at that moment; for a moment; for an instant
serious; severe; grave; acute
(archeological) remains; ruins; relics
to swallow (e.g. a story); to accept without questioning; to swallow (food) whole; to gobble up; to gulp down
to be suspicious of (someone's motives); to suspect (that)
all you want; as much as one wants
to make sure of; to ascertain; to see with one's own eyes; to watch to the end; to watch to make sure (that)
to depend (on the situation); to be handled case by case
remainder of one's life; one's remaining days; time left (to live)
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
abuse; misuse; perversion
confluence (of rivers); flowing together; joining; joining (of people, groups, parties, etc.); union; linking up
hey there; I say; see here
I appreciate your efforts
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
consent; assent; understanding; agreement; comprehension; grasp
my goodness!; good lord!; holy cow!
without; but if; otherwise; or else
good (person, nature, etc.); good-natured; virtuous; honest
cover (e.g. for illegal activity); front; Dendropanax trifidus (species of flowering plant); straw raincoat that makes one invisible