round and cute (esp. of eyes)
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
raging waves; stormy seas; hardships; troubles; adversities
unable to do (as one wishes); able to do only with great effort; almost impossible to do; beyond one's control; not always turning out as one wishes; not going the way one wants it to
to curl oneself up; to squeeze oneself in; to be huddled
to lean against; to recline on; to lean on; to rely on; to depend on
gentle breeze; soft wind; breath of air; zephyr
feel uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
to screw up (one's face); to scrunch up; to pucker up; to furrow (one's brow); to wrinkle
looking for something; searching for something; object being sought
difficult person; good-for-nothing; pain in the ass (arse)
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
to push into; to stuff into; to be enthusiastic (about); to be crazy (about); to get excited; to be stirred up
heart-pounding; exciting; thrilling; to have one's heart pound; to be thrilled
drawing a sword; drawn sword
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
reading through (a book); finishing (a book)
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
the good you do for others is good you do yourself; those who are kind benefit themselves; (lit.) compassion is not for other people's benefit; you can't save others (from themselves)
to miss a meal; to lose the means to make one's livelihood
simple; plain; modest; frugal; reserved
fortitude; perseverance; stoicism; patience
100,000,000; one hundred million; 10^8
large serving; large portion
going out of business; closing a shop; exiting a store; leaving a shop
deep-frying; deep-fried food; abura-age; thin deep-fried slices of tofu
name plate; name tag; label