to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
to lower the curtain; to come to an end
falling of the curtain; coming to an end
to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)
towering; astonishingly high
just a minute; small quantity
being somewhat (half) joking; half seriously; half in jest; in a jocular vein
to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)
unanticipated; unexpected
meek; gentle; modest; praiseworthy; admirable
de- (indicating reversal, removal, etc.); post-
dew; tears; (not) a bit; (not) at all
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
complex; inferiority complex; complex (of buildings, facilities, etc.)
size; large and small (sizes); various sizes; daishō (matched pair of long and short swords); large and small drums; long months and short months; sic bo (Macao dice game)
change; alteration; substitute; rate of exchange
to breathe (heavily); to pant; to gasp; to live
completely naked; in one's birthday suit
bending; curving; warping (of feelings, logic, etc.); distortion; refraction; inflection
to smirk; to grin broadly
to beg; to pester; to plead; to coax; to hound; to importune
to connect; to link together; to pull together; to close tightly; to purse (e.g. lips)
whispering; subdued; murmuring; dry and tasteless
negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible
to give; to do (something) for
container; receptacle; case; inserting; putting in
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to swing
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
to blush; to have flushed cheeks