to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
turning sideways; landscape orientation
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
private opinion; personal view; personal opinion
cheerful; lively; lighthearted
every time; whenever; as; whether; in (either case)
strong spirit; mettle; backbone; guts; fighting spirit
rustling (as of silk); slithering (sound); whizzing; hissing
to wither (of flowers, dreams, etc.); to wilt; to droop; to shrivel; to fade (away); to sag
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
oasis; OASYS (Fujitsu WP system)
be (that) as it may; having said that
mankind; the human creature; fellow creatures
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time
whereabouts; place where one is; position; location
lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap
though; even if; whether ... or ...
shy; bashful; timid; reserved
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to pout (e.g. lips); to get nervous; to set one's nerves on edge; to raise (e.g. one's voice)
again and again; repeatedly
equal; equivalent; equals sign; equality sign; equals (as in "A equals B")
unhappiness; misfortune; ill luck
reason for living; something one lives for; purpose in life; raison d'être
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
to make someone's acquaintance; to become acquainted (with)
one's social position; one's place; one's standing
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
to turn away; to bear off; to veer away; to deviate (e.g. of a conversation); to digress; to go astray
being accomplished in both the literary and military arts; doing well in both school and sports
(a woman) being gifted with both intelligence and beauty
class (e.g. school); grade; rank; kyū; kyu; junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
to grip; to grasp; to squeeze
faintly; weakly; dimly; fool; simpleton; dimwit
cloudy sky; overcast sky; cloudy weather
honour; honor; glory; privilege