being too late; losing one's final chance
to instigate; to tempt; to entice; to incite
easy; simple; informal; offhand; cheap
suggestive; allusive; evocative; implicit
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
(in the) palm of someone's hand; (under) someone's complete control; (at) someone's mercy
depression; low spirits; dejection
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
taking great pains (to do); making every effort; having a lot of trouble (doing); racking one's brains
to receive punishment; to be punished; to pay a penalty
(another's) spirit; God's heart or spirit; Lord's will
to do something by choice; to like; to be fond of
short end of the stick; short straw; unlucky number; blank; bad bargain
proper; respectable; decent; (arch.) entirely; (arch.) completely; (arch.) wholly
invalid; void; ineffective; unavailable
to become fine (of fabric); to be checkmated; to be hard pressed; to be at a loss
to disturb; to upset; to ruffle; to stir up; to mess up
bargaining chip; bargaining tool
exchange (of words, views, punches, cups, etc.); give-and-take; reply; answer; response
to drag down; to pull down; to force out (of power, office, role, etc.)
nature; disposition; temperament; qualities; attributes; talents
literally; to the letter; literal
obstruction; prevention; hindrance; check; blocking; stopping
no matter for; without regard to; whatever the ...
regret; flesh, blood vessels and fat from around chicken heart (usu. served as yakitori)
to plan one's next moves; to work out a plan
older brother and younger sister
peaceful; tranquil; calm; restful
confections; sweets; candy; cake
investigation; inspection; examination; tune; note; melody
play; sport; fun; caprice; joke; jest
to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy; insolence
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
malice; ill will; bad air; noxious vapour; miasma
judgement; judgment; carrying out a sentence (e.g. execution)
supplementary biography; anecdote; side story; spin-off
to get tired out; to be exhausted
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience