no matter how much time passes
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
large drop (rain, sweat, tears, etc.); large grain-like object (grape, cherry, etc.)
to spill over and fall; to scatter (petals, leaves, etc.)
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
unexpectedly; surprisingly
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
to strike against; to collide with; to encounter; to meet; to clash
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
the rise of the curtain; opening (of play); beginning (e.g. of an era); opening (festival, event, etc.)
room; wife (of someone of high rank); scabbard; Chinese "Encampment" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
make-up; making food (in a delivery-only restaurant); cooking
to leave nothing undone; to give good service; to attend to everything; to be on someone's tracks (e.g. police); to catch up with; to close in on
by myself; in person; by oneself
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
influence; effect; to influence; to affect; to have an influence on
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
tap-tap; knock-knock; cough-cough; bark (of a fox); yelp; heavily (e.g. of snow falling)
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
triangular bandage; sling; triangular kerchief; bandana; bandanna
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
adhesive bandage; sticking plaster; band-aid
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
to build up one's strength; to get stronger; to give (someone) strength; to cheer (someone) up; to encourage (someone)
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve