remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)
with a plop; with a plonk; with a plunk; with a flop
to pity; to sympathize with; to tend to (e.g. an injury); to care for; to appreciate; to recognize (someone's efforts)
to take advantage of someone's kindness or patience; to get carried away; to be elated; to get puffed up (with pride); to push one's luck; to get cocky
life; existence; (one's) working life; career; life force; lifeblood
social status; social position; social standing
sampling food or drink; tasting
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
friendly; easy to get on with; easy to talk to; easy to like
present (brought by a visitor); gift
topic of discussion; agenda
in a little bit; after a short while
hard-to-forgive; intolerable; inexcusable; unpardonable
unforgivable; inexcusable; unpardonable
unauthorized; without permission; unapproved; lack of permission; absence of authorization
to open up a lead (over one's opponent)
act (usu. undesirable); action; deed; conduct
iron hammer; crushing blow
professional killer; hit man
rude person; villain; blackguard; scoundrel; rogue; libertine
intestines; bowels; entrails; guts; placenta (of a pumpkin, melon, etc.); fibrous pulp
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop; knight (court card in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)
muscular pain; myalgia; aching muscles; sore muscles
with a bang; with a bam; with a wham
to highlight something; to bring something to the forefront
appointment; nomination; ordination; commission; designation
to read (a book); to open (a book) to read; to unravel (e.g. a mystery); to discover (the truth)
to be stricken (e.g. with grief); to be battered (e.g. by disasters)
to get off one's backside; to bestir oneself
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
firm promise; definite promise
to feel relieved of one's burden; to have a weight removed from one's mind
(school) grade; year; class; grade; kyu (junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
first day of winter (approx. November 8)
scheming; planning; maneuvering; manoeuvring; plotting
to conclude; to decide; to determine; to judge
in the early period (of something); at the beginning