(out of) desperation; (as a) last resort; (driven by) pain
loss of strength; exhaustion; weakness
to make light of; to ignore; to slight
to flatter; to curry favor (with); to fawn (on); to flirt (with; a man); to make eyes (at)
to give directions; to issue instructions
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
return; reversion; comeback; carriage return
to change places (with); to be replaced (with, by); to be changed; to change (seats, shifts, etc.; with someone); to switch; to exchange
summoning; calling; riding; (high-quality) silk crepe (fabric)
right on the heels of yesterday; only yesterday
once in a lifetime; the first and last occurrence (event, experience) of one's lifetime
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
confession (to a crime, wrongdoing, etc.); admission; professing one's feelings (to someone one wants to go out with); declaration of love; profession (of faith); confession (of sins)
as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect
to make (someone) realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home (to someone); to teach (someone) a lesson
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present
autonomy; right of self-government
nonchalantly; calmly; as if nothing happened
kindness (shown by others); courtesy; favor; favour; good offices
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
time required; time taken; necessary time
shortening; contraction; reduction; curtailment; abbreviation
to some extent; to a certain extent
other party; other side; ahead; in front; destination
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
to get back; to regain; to recover; to make up (for); to catch up on
possession; dependency; territory; dominion
leader; boss; upper part of a flag; (Okinawa) bamboo poles with an attached vertical flag and an elaborate display at the top that are used during the annual fertility and thanks-giving festivals
reliability; trustworthiness; dependability
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
unity; union; solidarity; combination; banding together; teaming up
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
urgent business; pressing need; imperative
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
calmly; with composure; without fear; without a guilty look; with good grace
impudent; shameless; brazen; forward; audacious; cheeky