undulation; ups and downs; highs and lows
Bupleurum root; Radix Bupleuri
elevation (of spirits); raising (of morale); uplift; upsurge
inactive; slow; sluggish; slack; low tone; undertone
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
alone; by oneself; on one's own
electricity; (electric) light
to be helpful; to be useful
aimlessly; unexpectedly (showing up); slowly swaying; staggering; moving feebly
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
tummy; tumtum; bang-bang; pop-pop; without reservation; unreservedly
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
never mind!; don't worry about it
to be understood by each other (of thoughts, feelings, etc.); to be comprehended; to exchange with each other (thoughts, feelings, etc.); to express to each other (e.g. intentions); to communicate with each other
to go along; to walk along; to follow
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
(right at the) side; just beside
total darkness; pitch dark; bleak future; poor prospects
buttocks; behind; undersurface; bottom; last place; end
attack; drive; advance; invasion
to chip; to be chipped; to be missing (from a set, team, etc.); to be absent; to be lacking (in); to be short (of)
big; large; drastic; full-width cloth (approx. 72 cm wide for traditional Japanese clothing; approx. 140 cm wide for Western clothing)
plan to overcome an obstacle or break out of a deadlock; breakthrough solution
(mental) agony; anguish; suffering; distress
lapping (e.g. of waves against the shore); steadily (advancing); gradually (approaching); sufficient (of the amount of liquid needed to cover a submerged object); just enough; (arch.) speedily
to be noisy (e.g. from people talking); to be discomposed (e.g. feelings)
swiftly; rapidly; suddenly; abruptly; sharply (of a slope, bend, etc.); steeply
sweet voice; seductive voice
to dye; to colour; to color
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
unnatural; affected; studied; forced
suddenly (appear, stick out); abruptly; (stand) still and expressionless; imposingly; suddenly (stand up)
announcement (esp. over public-address system); official announcement; formal information release
internal use; private business
radio (communication); wireless; not using wires
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
shopkeeper; storekeeper; proprietor of a shop