what's the matter?; what's wrong?
to strain or exert oneself; to go all out
to count on; to expect; to put confidence in; to trust in; to depend on
lesser cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephalus)
warm (treatment, reception, etc.); kind; cordial; hospitable; courteous; respectful
employee welfare; employee benefits; fringe benefits
brutal (atmosphere, society, etc.); savage; fierce; violent; bloodthirsty; stark
one's say; one's point; complaint; grievance; objection
resourcefulness; ability (esp. to earn a living); dependability; reliability
stifled (laughter); simmering
taking a philosophic view; looking at the long term; farsightedness
to save up; to stockpile; to stash away; to hoard; to amass; to salt away
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
high salary earner; high income earner; well-paid employee; highly-paid; in the top salary bracket
one's own discretion (idea, responsibility)
for some reason or other; somehow or other; by some chance
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
arranging beforehand to tell the same story; getting the stories straight; coordinating one's stories
to fall down; to fall over; to turn out; to play out; to abandon Christianity (and convert to Buddhism); to apostatize
to settle down (and deal with something); to concentrate all one's energy (on something); to settle oneself (in a place); to settle down (somewhere); to take a solid stance; to lower one's center of gravity (centre)
fear; horror; anxiety; concern; uneasiness; reverence
oh my god; how; what the; incredible
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
argument; discussion; dispute; controversy
clock to be placed on tables, bookshelves, etc. (as opposed to a watch)
appearance; arrival; make one's appearance
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
stuffing; packing; end (esp. the foot of a bridge); lowest-ranking guest at tea ceremony; tea master; endgame (esp. in shogi or used figuratively); sweet eel sauce
to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together
how much; how many; however