regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
to draw (conclusion); to deduce; to derive
to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)
to abandon; to fail; to desert; to forsake
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
to have a secret affair; to meet secretly and flirt with each other
bed; bedding; sickbed; alcove; riverbed; seedbed; straw "core" of a tatami mat
slightly difficult; somewhat bothersome; troublesome; peevish; querulous
magical powers; supernatural powers; spell; charm
superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)
to neglect; to ignore; to disregard; to make light of
divine punishment; wrath of God; justice of heaven; suitable punishment; just deserts; come-uppance
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
to mix; to stir; to scramble; to churn
waiting time; latency; standby time (e.g. cellular phones); queueing time
proportion; proportional representation section (of an election)
softish; relatively soft; somewhat soft; on the soft side
feeling of food or drink going down the throat
Kansai (region comprising Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe and surrounding prefectures); Kansai (western half of Japan; during the feudal era)
light seasoning; mild flavour; bland taste
had better ...; had better not ...
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
flapping about; waving around; fluttering; (arch.) idling sloppily; (arch.) lovestruck
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
technical prowess; technical ability; technical finesse; technological prowess; technological capabilities
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
pit of one's stomach; bottom of one's heart; one's true feelings; one's innermost thoughts
to fight against; to oppose; to face
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
such; this sort of; like this
suitable; appropriate; befitting; conjoining; association; samprayukta
to assume an air of ...; to act ...; to affect ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
face; mug; surface; cheek meat; (arch.) cheek; (arch.) cheeks
pride; dignity; self-worth
habit (usu. a bad one); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
art; craft; accomplishment; artistic skill; technique; performance
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
(not) even once; (not) ever
living up to (one's, its) reputation
(how) many times; (how) often
in short; in brief; to sum up; ultimately; in the end; in the long run