(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
to slurp; to sip (loudly); to sniffle; to sniff
indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited; listless
way of eating; how to eat
tool; implement; means; furniture
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
maintenance; preservation; improvement
cannot be helped; unavoidable
to start making a noise; to start making an uproar; to go berserk
blowing repeatedly (e.g. to cool something down); huffing and puffing; puffing and panting; struggling (with work, studies, etc.); having difficulty
difficult to ...; hard to ...
porcelain bowl; donburi; bowl of meat, fish, etc. served over rice; front pocket in a haragake
party; banquet; reception; feast; dinner
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends); planetary ring
firm promise; definite promise
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
in a day; in a brief space of time
patient; unhurried; leisurely
captive; prisoner; victim (of love, etc.); slave (to one's lust, etc.)
Moon; month; moonlight; (a) moon; natural satellite
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment
nameless; unnamed; obscure; unknown; causeless; unjustifiable
very thin; flimsy; cheap; shallow
file (for holding papers); file (collection of documents); filing; file
first generation; founder
remarkable ability; mastery; brilliant technique; go-getter; resourceful person; wizard
(medieval) knight; samurai on horseback
to change (into); to turn (into); to transform (into); to influence
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
being produced in a particular region; local specialty
amount sold; sales; proceeds; takings; turnover
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
unseasonable weather; fickle weather; bad weather
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
glasses; eyeglasses; judgment; judgement; four-eyes
cooperation; collaboration; help; support
to come to realize; to become aware (of)
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death