words; writing; ci (form of Chinese poetry); independent word
to rally; to make a comeback
producer (film, TV, etc.)
to use as a pretext; to use as an excuse
to begin to appear; to begin to come in
to sink deeply into one's mind; to come home to; to go to one's heart; to pierce one's body (e.g. of wind, cold, etc.)
the way back; the way home; return trip
washing; laundry; relaxation; rejuvenation; melting away (of worries, fatigue, etc.)
to dream (i.e. while asleep); to have a dream; to dream (of the future); to have a fleeting experience
to throw at; to fling at; to hurl at; to hurl (abuse, insults, etc.) at; to use (rough language) with (someone)
paying; remunerative; advantageous; profitable
exhausted; worn out; battered (esp. of clothing); worn out; (boiling) to a pulp; to a mash
gradual (destruction); progressive (dismantlement)
water, power and heating cost; utility cost
food expenses; money for food; charge for board
free alcohol; free liquor; free drinks
office work; clerical work; administration; business; affairs
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
sense of isolation; (feelings of) loneliness
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration; discouragement
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
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
heavy-footed; slow of foot; reluctant; disinclined; unwilling
without any income; incomeless
to the limit; to the full; as much as possible; with all one's might
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence; pretense; (a customer) coming to restaurant, ryokan, etc. without a reservation or introduction
on hand; readily available
to slap; to strike; to spank
waste; scrap; garbage; scum; piece of trash; loser
absolutely; completely; utterly; really; simply; only
to resort to violence; to behave violently; to use force
to have tears in one's eyes; to be close to crying
to swell (from inflammation); to become swollen
to be scheduled to (do); to be expected to (do)
to have a rumor circulating
the way it was; the way it used be; as of old; in former times
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
seasoning; flavour; flavor
cannot bear (doing); cannot bring oneself (to do); reluctant (to do)