even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
heart; guts; nerve; heart (of something); central part
pounding (of one's heart); throbbing; thumping; heartily (eating); devouring; munching
leaving (on, open, unfinished, etc.); (doing) continuously; constantly; keep ...-ing
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
heart-wrenchingly; with a thrill in one's heart
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
fold; pleat; folds (e.g. of a mountain); crease; (hidden) detail; nuance
to struggle in the water; to be drowning; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
to borrow; to rent; to hire; to make use of (another's help, wisdom, etc.); to obtain; to use (for another purpose)
to cross over (e.g. mountain); to go across; to get over (e.g. hardship); to pass time (e.g. a winter); to surpass; to be better than; to move house
to curl oneself up; to squeeze oneself in; to be huddled
appeal (e.g. for peace); plea; appeal (of something); attractiveness; appeal (to the referee); emphasizing
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
swastika (esp. counterclockwise form as a Buddhist symbol); fylfot; swastika-shaped family crest; wow; yeah
reason; cause; meaning; sense; (good) sense; reason
firmly; flatly; definitely (wrong, different, etc.); absolutely; by far; far and away
to dash (water, etc.; on someone or something); to throw (on); to pour (over)
with a splurt (of a liquid, esp. semen); spurting; gushing out
to thank; to apologize; to apologise; to say farewell; to retreat; to refuse
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)
ditch; drain; gutter; gap (between cutting guides)
string; cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
to do completely; to do accidentally; to do without meaning to; to happen to do
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) in one go
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
railway station; train station; staging post on a highway (in pre-modern Japan); counter for railway stations and bus stations
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
almost; very nearly; only just; barely; just in time
arousal fluid; genital secretions; sexual fluids; semen; cum
to be smeared; to be covered
to shine; to look slightly upward (of a noh mask; indicating joy, etc.)
healthy; robust; strong; solid; durable
ecstasy; rapture; trance; senility
to rain incessantly; to downpour
absolutely; definitely; unconditionally
(one's) exclusive use; private use; dedicated use; use for a particular purpose; exclusive use (of particular products); using only (e.g. a certain brand)
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
assistant engineer; (telegraph) operator
to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to put up (with something); (lit.) to clench one's teeth
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold