recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
dependence (on alcohol, drugs, etc.)
to be completely absorbed in; to fall for (something)
to bite into; to sink one's teeth into
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
frail; having a weak constitution; being in poor health
poor health; ill health; unhealthy
extremely; in the extreme; knows no bounds (e.g. rudeness); boundless (e.g. universe, ocean); limitless
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...; it's obvious that ...
timetable (esp. a weekly school timetable); schedule
to replace; to substitute; to switch; to move (something); to transfer
to go around; to make a circle around; to surround; to circle; to come around (of a season, anniversary, turn, etc.); to return
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
exactly; just; right (when); just (as); just (about to); on the point of
please; I beg you; for mercy's sake
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
flapping sound (of wings); fluttering; hum (of insects); whizz (of a flying arrow); whoosh
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
mosquito coil; anti-mosquito incense
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
extermination; elimination; renouncing worldly desires (in order to concentrate on Buddhist teachings); curing (an illness)
to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
to cut off; to excise; to tear off; to cut out; to whittle down; to tear out
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
opening fully; full throttle; full power
a day after the fair; (at a) stage when it's too late
tsk; tut; shoot; chirp; tweet
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
to hang; to suspend; to hang oneself; to hoist an opponent off of his feet by his loincloth; to turn upwards (as if being pulled); to be slanted (of eyes)