than; in comparison to; rather than; over; above
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow (handling, dealing with something); anyhow; one way or another
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at)
to go up the stairs; to climb the stairs
abandoning (hope, plans); giving up
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
to rock; to shake; to swing
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (at); to fling (at); to vent (e.g. one's anger); to express (one's feelings)
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
(not) even once; (not) ever
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown
to get fed up with; to get sick of; to become disgusted with
independence; self-reliance
to be conspicuous; to stand out
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
that; the matter in question
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
Mr; Mrs; Miss; politeness marker
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
to whine; to make feeble complaints
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
you could say that; that might be so
to build; to construct; to erect; to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.); to establish (a relationship, household, tradition, etc.); to lay (a foundation)
bond (between people); (emotional) ties; bonds; tether; fetters
to get complicated; to grow worse; to turn sour
pleasant (of a sensation); comfortable; cheerful; happy; smooth (of function); working well
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
gentle; quiet; mild; quiet (color, pattern, etc.); sober