lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)
to tear off; to pluck; to scratch off
end; close; finish; noh dance in plain clothes
the end; the extremity; the limit; the limits; the result
equally (talented, etc.); evenly; neck and neck; nip and tuck
negotiations; discussions; connection
to walk away; to saunter off
how; in what way; I wonder
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
antics; buffoonery; clowning; clown; jester
last days; the end; one's fate
to think of; to come up with
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
to change the position of
dawn; daybreak; first light of day; first indication; glimpse; gleam
sound source; sound generator; tone generator
switching on and off (of a light); flashing; blinking; flickering
(school) period; period or division of time; time limit
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
coward; weakling; scaredy cat; wimp; sissy
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
to take (a photo); to record (video, audio, etc.); to make (a film)
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
reindeer (Rangifer tarandus)
song lyrics; words of a song; libretto
the other day; lately; recently
to be helpful; to be useful