lion; left-hand guardian dog at a Shinto shrine
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
to tear up; to tear off; to rip up; to separate (e.g. a couple); to disrupt (a relationship)
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
spine; backbone; spinal column
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
to begin to write; to begin writing; to begin to draw; to begin drawing; to begin painting
polishing (e.g. essay); revision; elaboration; refinement; improvement
correction; looking over; touching up
that being the case; in that case; if that's how it's going to go
to look forward to something
sentimental; on an emotional level; in one's heart
to learn by experience; to learn one's lesson; to learn the hard way; to be discouraged (by); to have enough (of); to be disgusted (with)
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
leaving hospital; discharge from hospital
comparatively; relatively; unexpectedly; unusually; considering; for one's ...
great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
to be unreasonable; to whine; to throw a tantrum
(verbal) abuse; denunciation; disparagement; vilification; scathing criticism
for the first time in one's life
(not) even once; (not) ever
intensiveness; collecting; summarizing; putting together
fourth day of the month; four days
fine day; clear day; formal occasion
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
living; lifestyle; living room
although; but; even though; I wish that
first thing in the morning
perception; intuition; the sixth sense
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face