to be completely weakened; to be utterly exhausted; to be worn out; to be completely at a loss; to be at one's wits' end; to be greatly annoyed (by)
pillow word; decorative word used prefixally in classical Japanese literature; preface; introduction
self-evident; obvious; axiomatic; self-explanatory; trivial
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown
dissenting opinion; opposite viewpoint; contraview
flawless; absolute perfection
planning; devising (a plan); drafting; drawing up
strength; intensity; strong (e.g. glasses); powerful (e.g. lens); intense (e.g. fear)
appraisal; estimation; evaluation; setting prices
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
re-examination; review; reconsideration; reappraisal
muscle; tendon; vein; artery; fiber; fibre; line
really; truly; very; extremely; exceedingly; sincerely
to allow oneself to ...; to take the liberty of ...; it is presumed that; (I, we) presume that; on one's own accord; by one's arbitrary decision
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
saving (e.g. time, money, resources); economising; economizing
frivolous; flippant; superficial; flattery; (insincere) compliments
to confute; to argue down; to persuade; to convince; to prevail on
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to seduce
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
charm; attractiveness; courtesy; ingratiating behaviour; entertainment; amusement
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
exhilarating; thrilling; intensely pleasurable
to protrude; to stick out; to be forced out; to be pushed out; to go over (e.g. a budget); to go beyond
(two) matchless things; (two) matchless people; pair of bright jewels
fragment; broken piece; one of the same group; accomplice; one of a pair; counterpart
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
dear (old); fondly remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
popular name; common name; given name
name plate; name tag; label
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
making doubly sure; points scored for good measure; insurance run (in baseball)
to add (to what was said before); to say in addition
to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
to be unable to endure; to be unable to stand (something); to lose patience
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
at this stage; at this point; (only) now
to hold in one's mouth (without biting, before chewing or swallowing, etc.)
noon; midday; daytime; lunch