molding; moulding; shaping; modelling (i.e. plastic arts); modeling
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
pain; anguish; distress; suffering; hardship
to be in full bloom; to blossom in full glory; to be in fullness of bloom
to be softened; to calm down
ikebana; Japanese art of flower arrangement
manufacturing; processing; treatment; machining
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
moisture; humidity; dampness
fortitude; perseverance; stoicism; patience
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
concise; brief; succinct; compact (style)
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
different person; another person; someone else; changed man
actually; in fact; as a matter of fact
blow; shock; strike; batting
strength; power; proficiency; ability
to crumble down; to tumble down; to fall in
no time like the present; make hay while the sun shines; (lit.) it's an auspicious day (for doing it) when you've just had the idea
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
to look away (from); to avert one's gaze; to disregard; to ignore; to escape (from); to turn away (from)
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
the problem (at issue); the point at issue; problematic issue; problem
one's business; reading of scriptures before a (statue of) Buddha; bargain; discount; (arch.) money paid to a prostitute or geisha
manual labor; manual labour; toil; Labour Party
to exchange glances; to correspond; to counterbalance
wages; pay; rental payment
to be grounded on; to be based on; to be due to; to originate from
provision; supply; payment; allowance; grant
weekend; Saturday and Sunday
national holiday; public holiday
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
(social) position; status
to build up; to establish (one's reputation)
qualitative difference; disparity; gap