to neglect; to be negligent in; to be neglectful of; to improve (of an illness); to get better
relying completely on others; being totally dependent on others
kotatsu; table over an electric heater, with a hanging quilt to retain heat (orig. over a charcoal brazier in a floor well)
rumbling (of thunder, one's stomach, etc.); grumbling; rolling (of something large and heavy); tumbling; all over the place; everywhere; idly
sale; offering for sale; putting on sale; putting on the market; release (for sale)
air conditioning; air cooling
feather; plume; wing; shuttlecock (in badminton)
enterprise; business; company; corporation
to bring in; to take in; to approach (someone) with (a proposal, offer, problem, etc.); to bring; to bring (to another stage); to take (e.g. to court, to extra time, to a play-off)
to have the honour of being present (at a meeting, etc.); to have the honour of being a member (of a society, etc.); (lit.) to soil the lowest seat by one's presence
to grant; to give; to confer; to teach; to instruct; to impart (knowledge)
rough; careless; slovenly; slipshod; rude; impolite
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; (already) enough; considerably
to get tired of waiting; to grow impatient
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
fighting (against); taking on (an opponent); facing; confronting; competing (with); battle
to collapse; to fall down (in a heap)
covering one's head with a handkerchief, scarf, etc.; tying a cloth around one's head; feigning ignorance; shutting one's eyes (to)
in the hospital; hospitalized
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
nice; likeable; desirable
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it; that sort of (thing mentioned immediately prior)
to (prepare to) run away (from one's responsibilities, etc.)
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
possibly; by some possibility; perhaps
to fight against; to oppose; to face
word game; wordplay; playing with words
drinking habitually; being fond of (a drink)
cowardly; timid; easily frightened
waste (of money, time, etc.); squandering; frittering away
to plant; to transplant; to instil (idea, feeling, etc.)
I don't give a damn; I wouldn't know; that's got nothing to do with me
hospitalization; hospitalisation
cast-off skin (snake, insect, etc.); husk; empty shell; exuvia; exuviae
brazenly; shamelessly; alternating wins and losses (every other day); (arch.) stupidly; (arch.) cluelessly; (arch.) slipping away secretly
whistling (wind); blowing; fluttering (in the wind); waving; staggering; tottering
decline; downturn; drop; (mental) depression; low spirits
hollow; cavity; dent; depression
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
disorder; confusion; clutter; mess; muddle; disarray
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; irritating; troublesome; heavy (weather); cloudy
visit (to someone affected by illness or misfortune); call; inquiry (about someone's health); letter of inquiry; letter of sympathy; get-well letter
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression