resignation; acceptance; consolation
to happen to have on hand or in stock
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
spare energy, time or money; remaining strength; reserve power; money to spare
balcony; veranda; verandah; porch
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (playing card suit)
to hand over; to surrender
bubble; foam; froth; head on beer
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
old tale; folk tale; legend; reminiscence
primary school; elementary school; grade school
upper grades of primary school (sixth, fifth, and sometimes fourth grades)
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
in itself; the thing itself; this itself; for its own sake; per se
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
typical; representative; archetypal; quintessential; stereotypical; model
string; cord; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
to care for someone; to look after someone
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
spirit of self-reliance; feeling of independence
nice; likeable; desirable
handsome man; looker; good guy; great guy; influential person (esp. in the yakuza); sumo wrestler
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
easy; smooth; without a hitch; quick
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
business world; business circles; (the) industry
quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly
and; thereupon; because of that
close; intimate; on good terms
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of