orchid; Netherlands; Holland
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
breasts; boobies; tits; breast milk
no!; no no!; no, not at all
to become one tile away from completion; to be at one's wits' end; to be about to blow one's fuse
accompanying; being accompanied by; going with
to participate in; to take part in; to play a part in; to receive; to be given; to enjoy
navigation; (car) navigation system; navigator
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
undeserved good luck; luck of the devil; dumb luck; bad luck
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
second; secondary; quadratic (function, equation, etc.); second-order
parallel lines; remaining far apart (e.g. in discussions); not reaching an agreement
to be at a loss how to continue; to become disheartened
by sheer strength; by brute force
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
to enclose; to impound; to cut off; to corral
a thorn in one's side; a pain in the butt (often someone higher in rank, ability, etc.); a person standing in one's way; a superior who obstructs one's freedom of action
rudeness; impoliteness; leaving; going (on one's way); taking without permission; stealing
to speak (of something); to be effective; to be powerful; to mean everything
full tank (esp. of gasoline); full capacity (of a battery, receptacle, etc.)
top recommendation; (something) highly recommended
reproachful; hateful; bitter
two sheets (pieces) (of paper)
samadhi (state of intense concentration achieved through meditation); being immersed in; being absorbed in; prone to; apt to
I sincerely believe in Amitabha; Lord have mercy on me
people; (all) persons; you (usu. plural); various
beautiful woman; (a) beauty
intimacy; friendship; familiarity
making one's debut; making one's first appearance; (just) showing one's face; showing up; introductory kabuki performance (to introduce the actors); December kabuki performance at Kyoto's Minamiza Theater in which all famous actors perform
no good; not allowed; not acceptable; outtake; blooper; retake
eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes
when it comes to ...; concerning; where ... are concerned
honour; honor; glory; privilege
strong point; selling point; forte; specialty; attraction
natural product; product of nature
control; bringing under control; settling (a matter); putting in order
false report; incorrect report; misinformation; false alarm
operation (of a machine, etc.); operating; driving; working (capital, etc.)
to get a (driver's) license
central; main; just (done); freshly (baked); counter for consecutive losses