three times (as much); treble; triple; threefold
to draw the line (between two situations); to make a clear distinction; to make it clear where one stands; to take clear responsibility for (mistakes, etc.)
weak point; unskillfulness
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
hateful; abominable; poor-looking; amazing; fantastic; admirable
trade; business; occupation; profession; job
clear weather; fine weather; formal; ceremonial; cleared of suspicion
one's last moments; death throes; agony of death
poor; pitiful; piteous; pitiable
having served one's purpose; being finished (with); business settled
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
to cry and shout; to scream
cord used to tuck up the sleeves of a kimono; sash (worn across chest, e.g. by election candidate or relay runners); wrapper band on books, CDs, etc.
drug; medicine; (illegal) drug; narcotics
boning (fish or meat); deboning; watering down (a plan, bill, etc.); dilution; taking the backbone out of; weakening
pastime; entertainment; amusement; pleasure
depravity; corruption; degradation
raging fire; conflagration
to become quiet; to quiet down; to quieten down; to calm down; to die down; to subside
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
Taketori Monogatari (The Tale of the Bamboo-Cutter)
to be haggard; to be gaunt; to be emaciated; to be worn out (e.g. illness, worry)
self-indulgent; undisciplined; slovenly; debauched; negligent
accidental death; casualty
to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience
farewell; adieu; goodbye; so long
coward; weakling; scaredy cat; wimp; sissy
to go; to move (in a direction or towards a specific location); to proceed; to take place; to pass through; to come and go; to walk
hiding at all costs; desperate cover-up; doing one's best to keep (something) secret
non-fruit-bearing flower; something that is flashy with no content
automatic operation (machine); automatic driving (vehicle)
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
piercing; shrill; noisy; loud; clamorous; wild
prevention of crime; security (device, camera, etc.)
short circuit; short; illogical jump; drawing a hasty inference (between two events); jumping to conclusions
traffic division (of a police department)
racing (an engine); idling (an engine); going in circles (esp. argument, discussion, etc.); spinning one's wheels
whip; lash; scourge; stick; cane; rod
shoulder (of a road); berm