tears of regret; bitter tears; vexation; chagrin
test; trial; ordeal; tribulation
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
why; how come; unfortunately; alas
to be born; to come into this world
looking after a baby; taking care of a baby; babysitting; babysitter
in a bad temper; cranky; crabby
venting one's anger (on someone or something); taking out one's anger on
to appear uncomfortable (with); to seem to hate; to express dislike
yes; sure; gotcha; sycophantically; servilely; fawningly
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
vulgar person; low-life; sleazebag; (arch.) lowly person; (arch.) person of humble rank; (arch.) peasant
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
to tear off; to pluck; to scratch off
to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
suddenly; abruptly; slowly; without haste; calmly
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (someone)
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
desire; want; will; wish; urge; craving
to make an appearance; to show up
devious; cunning; sly; crafty
to be possible; to be conceivable; to be likely; to be probable
concentricity; same mind; unanimity; policeman; constable in the Edo period
right above; just above; directly above; directly overhead
gently sloping; gentle; gradual; smooth (process); gentle (e.g. tone of voice); slow (e.g. growth)
bowl; pot; (plant) pot; flowerpot; crown (of the head); skull
shape; form; security; collateral; obverse of an old zeni coin
bottom; sole; depths (e.g. of despair, the sea); bottom (of one's heart); limit; end
on the occasion of; at the time of
expression; look; countenance; face
to begin to walk; to set out
(earthenware) mortar (for grinding)
to flutter (e.g. a flag); to wave; to reverberate (e.g. thunder); to resound
port city; harbor city; harbour city