at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words
abusive language; violent language; wild words
prognostic symptoms; after-effect; sequela
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
pink; erotic; blue; pornographic
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
hijiki (dark edible seaweed usu. sold in dried black strips; Hizikia fusiformis)
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
to take possession of (forcibly); to take over (a company, account, etc.); to capture (a castle, enemy position, etc.); to hijack (a plane, ship, etc.)
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
to wish (for); to pray (for); to hope (for); to pray silently; to recite (Buddha's name, sutras, etc.) in one's mind; to chant (a silent prayer)
being stuck between a rock and a hard place; being in a dilemma; being torn between conflicting demands
spasmodic; erratic; fitful; sporadic
to escape death; to be saved from death
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
to endeavor (to do); to endeavour; to try hard; to work hard; to strive; to make an effort
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (minor penalty in judo)
administration; medication; dosage
brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
last night; yesterday evening
wink of sleep; snooze; doze; nap
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to put heads together; to gather (for discussion); to go into a huddle
past days; bygone days; days of yore; while still alive; during one's lifetime
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
laughing while crying; smiling through one's tears; (alternately) laughing and crying; tears and laughter; joy and sorrow
distant place; faraway location; far away
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
four; 4; four years of age; ten o'clock (in the old time system); burakumin; cross grips
letter of invitation; invitation card
library; book collection; paperback book
within the (Tokyo) metropolitan area
to get used to; to get familiar with; to get skillful (in doing); to become proficient