though; even if; whether ... or ...
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); canine; squealer; rat; loser; asshole
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
lower half of the body; nether parts
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
arching one's body backwards (like a shrimp); holding out one or both hands and arching one's body backwards like a shrimp (to represent being overwhelmed by someone's power)
to rescue (someone); to save; to help (out of a difficulty); to save (spiritually); to redeem (from sin); to deliver (from suffering, distress, etc.)
warp; curvature; bend; curve (of a sword)
each time it happens; at all such times
to give oneself to (esp. of a woman to a man); to surrender oneself to
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence; power
diffuse reflection; diffused reflection; irregular reflection
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
two times; twice; two degrees
cherry tree; cherry blossom; light pink; fake buyer; paid audience; hired applauder
flowering; blooming; blossoming; flowering (of a civilization, talent, etc.); blossoming; blooming
information; news; information (data contained in characters, signals, code, etc.); informatics (as a subject)
announcer; presenter; broadcaster; in-house television talent who does on-location fluff pieces for variety shows
to say previously unspoken thoughts; to start saying; to court someone
job hunting; job searching
to set about in earnest; to make a strenuous effort; to put one's back into (doing)
government; administration; ministry
regulation; (traffic) policing; control; restriction
April; fourth month in the lunar calendar
to decide; to determine; to establish; to lay down; to bring peace (to); to make peaceful
to spend; to expend; to waste; to squander; to devote
seasoning; flavour; flavor
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
end; close; conclusion; termination
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable
a touch (of sadness, unease, etc.); a tinge (of); a hint (of); a smear (of paint, ink, etc.); one stroke (of a brush)
lonely (e.g. person, feeling); lonesome; desolate; deserted; sad; lacking
sticking to (an opinion, theory, belief, etc.); clinging to; adherence; persistence; insistence
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
to cram; to stuff; to jam; to squeeze; to pack; to crowd
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.); quitting