to spend (time); to pass; to overdo (esp. alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); to take care of; to support
contempt; derision; slight; disdain
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
light (e.g color, fabric); faint; somehow; kind of; scarce; slim
composition; construction; formation; makeup; structure; organization
powerful person; influential person
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
still; even now; to this day
prejudice; bias; distorted view
the other day; a few days ago
feeling sick; feeling nauseous; feeling unwell; feeling displeased; feeling offended; feeling irritated
face; surface; mask (esp. a noh or kyogen mask)
insular; closed; unsociable; exclusive
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (of a book); (one) complete set (of books)
ill will; spite; bad meaning; mala fides; bad faith; malice
elder; senior; senior monk; dean; presbyter
to seclude oneself; to shut oneself away
to blow in (of wind, rain, etc.); to blow (air) into (e.g. a balloon); to breathe (new life) into; to inspire (someone) with; to put into someone's head; to record (audio; on tape, vinyl, etc.)
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
powerless; weak; lacking physical strength; incompetent; lacking ability; powerless
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
to cut off (from); to separate; to detach; to sever; to uncouple
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
to smash; to break (into pieces); to shatter; to simplify; to make easy to understand
outrageous; wild (ambition, idea, etc.); crazy; inordinate; extravagant (e.g. claims); audacious
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
painful; heartrending; trying; oppressive; suffocating; miserable
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic
lovable; sweet; charming; pitiful; pathetic; touching
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
to work as the backbone (of); to bear responsibility (for); to be the mainstay (of); to be the central part (of)
feel (of something); touch; texture; feeling; impression
to be softened; to calm down
I don't care; fine, whatever; that's okay; sure, go ahead
to steel oneself to; to brace oneself
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
taking a breather; relaxation; rest; vent; ventilation opening