to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
to improve upon; to make improvements to; to refine
(giving) birth; childbirth; native (of); product of; produced in; assets
to give up (something as hopeless); to throw in the towel
to paint a picture; to draw a picture
resembling ...; having the traits or characteristics of ...; -looking; with a ...-like expression; with an air of ...
thickly; heavily; profusely; (complain) endlessly; excessively; tediously
pillow word; decorative word used prefixally in classical Japanese literature; preface; introduction
to support each other; to support one another
(with a) successful outcome; (ending in) success
suddenly; in a flash; quickly; conspicuously; prominently; showily
to become brilliant; to become cheerful
quickly (e.g. pushing up one's glasses); with a light pull; with a sharp tug (e.g. at a sleeve)
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; site; grounds
great success; roaring business; busy; packed-out
being in shape; holding a dignified appearance
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
taste for the simple and quiet; rustic simplicity; austere refinement; enjoyment of a quiet life
heavy-hearted; depressed; dispirited; (feeling) down; feeling reluctant (to do)
to fall on one's shoulders (e.g. responsibility, duty)
difference in temperature; difference in degrees of enthusiasm (interest, commitment, etc.); difference in attitude
weight; weight (e.g. of someone's words); burden; importance; significance
as you (they, etc.) say; as you suggest; I absolutely agree
to sit for an examination
one end; an end; part; fragment
frontmost; a short time ago; a little while ago; just now
heron with all-white plumage (incl. egrets); white heron
embarrassed; self-conscious; bashful; abashed
first day returning to work after the New Years holiday; first task at a new job; newcomer's first job
falcon (esp. the peregrine falcon, Falco peregrinus)
recklessness; daredevilry; daredevil; reckless person
dangerous person; security risk; loose cannon
den; haunt; hangout; nest; lair
to hang over; to cover; to fall upon someone (responsibility, burden, pressure, etc.)
fresh out of (college, high school, etc.); just out (e.g. of a book); first of the season (e.g. apples)
to be deeply impressed (by); to be moved (by); to admire greatly
one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume
shortage of stock; scarcity of goods; being in short supply
playhouse; theatre; theater