how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
bleaching; soaking; bleached cotton (esp. wrapped around the torso); doxxing; doxing; public humiliation (Edo-period punishment)
source; origin; birthplace; release from prison; discharge from prison
simple and clear; plain and simple
strength; toughness; bravery; boldness
front and rear; before and after; order; sequence; consequences; context
gambling; gaming; speculation; undertaking a risky venture; (arch.) professional gambler; (arch.) gamester
to freeze (from fear, etc.); to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise); to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.); to cower; to shrink in on oneself
to bend; to warp; to yield; to be supple (e.g. bamboo, body); to be flexible; to be pliant
extinction; extinguishment; disappearance; annihilation
to grow cold; to get chilly; to cool down
either way; in any case; one way or another
an issue being settled; a case being closed
relaxation (e.g. of muscles); becoming flaccid
at the very beginning of one's speech; immediately upon opening one's mouth (to speak); before anything else; first of all
to underrate; to make light of
useful thing; usable article; present; gift
to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing
to be somewhat different (from before, from others, etc.)
beforehand; in advance; ahead of time; previously
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
surprise attack; sneak attack; foul play
to devise; to arrange; to plan; to plot
sigh (of grief, disappointment, etc.); grieving; lamenting; deploring
external; foreign (e.g. relations); public (e.g. image)
manly; masculine; like a man
point-scoring; scoring Brownie points
leisurely; slowly; soon; shortly; here and there; scattered
disgusting; sickening; revolting; nauseating
to become an expert; to be a master (of)
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
to make matters worse; besides; what's more; in addition; on top of that
to take (someone to a place); to take (someone) with one; to take along; to lead away
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
taste for the simple and quiet; rustic simplicity; austere refinement; enjoyment of a quiet life
to send; to forward; to hand over (e.g. money); indicates that the action is directed towards the speaker; indicates that the object of an action arrives at or is received by the speaker
mumbling; muttering; complaining (continuously) about something
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret