to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
to investigate thoroughly; to examine closely; to probe into; to be obsessed with a thought; to brood over; to worry about
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
bad influence; negative influence
prickling; stinging; biting; tale-telling; tattling
ordinary; common; commonplace; mediocre; unremarkable; undistinguished
to reply; to respond; to answer; to talk back; to retort
to see through (a lie, scheme, etc.); to see into (someone's mind); to read (someone's true feelings); to penetrate
resignation; acceptance; consolation
cessation; (coming to an) end
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
bond (between people); (emotional) ties; bonds; tether; fetters
especially; particularly; surely; clearly; as if; as though
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
emotion; feeling; atmosphere; mood; spirit
no matter how much time passes; no matter how long you wait; (taking) forever
to need; to call for; to require
surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in
to dwell (in); to exist (within); to stay (at); to stop (at); to be in the womb (of an unborn child); to be part of a constellation
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
last moment; eleventh hour; platform made of dirt used to perform executions (decapitations) in the Edo period
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
expressing one's feelings; communicating one's intention; declaration of intent
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
wow!; oh!; yeah!; alright!; waah!; boohoo!
cotton plant (Gossypium spp.); batting; wadding; padding
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
harsh (criticism, treatment, etc.); severe; hard; strict
deed; act; conduct; behavior; asceticism
to reflect on (oneself, past conduct, etc.); to contemplate; to examine; to think over; to introspect
one's face turning pale (ashen); the color being drained from one's face
in drops; dripping; gently (sloping); sluggishly; endlessly; leisurely
instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive