to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
desperation; despair; self-abandonment
no; that's wrong; it's not like that; isn't it?; wasn't it?
writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word
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
to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make laugh; to amuse
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
lunch; noon; midday; daytime; waking up; getting up
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
pair of lovers; girlfriend and boyfriend
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
longed-for; anxiously awaited
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
stone; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); stone (in go); stone (in the bladder, kidney etc.); calculus
hokora; small wayside shrine
visit (to a shrine, grave, etc.); worship
to take over; to hand over
to exert oneself; to make efforts
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
to keep (a pet or other animal); to have; to own; to raise; to rear; to feed
shepherd; German shepherd
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
fence; paling; railing; (arch.) fortress
to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)
threat; intimidation; menace
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
Saint; St.; S.; sacred; holy; pure
article (in document); provision; stripe; streak; although; though
to dash over oneself (e.g. water); to take (e.g. shower); to bask in (e.g. the sun); to suffer (e.g. an attack); to draw (e.g. criticism, attention, praise); to have heaped upon
traveling bag; travelling bag; suitcase
narrow; thin (sized); slender