malicious; ill-tempered; unkind
to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
with a plunge (of something sharp into something soft); with a thrust; with a stab; sullenly; sulkily; glumly
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
even if; (it doesn't matter) whether (A or B or ...); whatever; should
to say all kinds of things; to complain; to find fault (with)
to admonish; to persuade; to warn; to remonstrate
rest; break; recess; intermission
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
in the face of; in defiance of
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
father; dad; papa; pa; pop; daddy
nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying); deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich
ex-husband; former husband
strike (e.g. in baseball, bowling)
to quit one's job; to resign
in drops; dripping; gently (sloping); sluggishly; endlessly; leisurely
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
prone to adultery; flirtatious
good-for-nothing man (as a partner); no-hoper
uncool; unsophisticated; unfashionable; out of fashion; tacky
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
to court; to woo; to approach defiantly
fiend for work; workaholic; career-minded person
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
with a rustling sound; rippling (of a stream, etc.); murmuring; slurping down (ochazuke); quickly and easily (e.g. write a letter); with ease
resourcefulness; ability (esp. to earn a living); dependability; reliability
to be disgusted with; to run out of patience; to fall out of love
(raw) ore; unpolished gemstone
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
diamond; (railway) schedule; timetable; diagram
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
choice; selection; diagnosis; medical opinion; judgement; opinion
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
child's mind; child's heart; young mind
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
in that way; like that; that way