still having a very small chance; still having a tiny shred of hope
shoring up (a company, industry, etc.); propping up; bolstering; manipulation (of the market, esp. to prevent a sudden fall); jacking-up
alright to do; can do; do not mind doing; gladly do; might as well do
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
being painfully true (e.g. reprimand); making one's ears burn; striking home (e.g. remark); having an earache; feeling pain in one's ear
patience; forbearance; endurance; forgiveness; pardon
(dance) partner; (work) partner; partner; spouse
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
revival (of an old system, custom, fashion, etc.); restoration; return; resurrection; rebirth
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
obstacle; impediment; disability; handicap; steeplechase; obstacle race
to shake one's head (in disagreement); to disagree; to refuse; to say no; to turn down (a request)
(in the same way) as before; as always
upcoming; forthcoming; approaching; yet to come
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
to change; to switch; to change over (to); to renew
fuel consumption; gas mileage
to change (into); to turn (into); to transform (into); to influence
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
capture (of enemy weapons, supplies, etc.); seizure; plunder
to work hard at; to devote oneself to; to be diligent in
to have sex; to bang someone
charging (electrically); recharging one's batteries (e.g. by taking a nap); replenishing (one's energy)
(male) emaciation due to sexual overindulgence
employee (of a store); shop assistant; clerk; salesperson
trial product; prototype model
shout of abuse; jeers; boos
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
to grab (someone) by the collar; to seize (someone) by the lapels
threatening attitude; menacing look; angry look
cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool
slight movement; slight tremor; quiver
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!