to blow against; to spray (paint, etc.; onto a surface)
tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation; making tea; brown; (arch.) mockery
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
sultry; sweltering; stuffy; uncomfortably hot-looking (clothing, etc.); stuffy-looking
how much; how many; however
illusion; hallucination; misapprehension; misconception; misunderstanding
to be sunburnt; to fade (in the sun); to become hot (from the sun)
to soak (into); to permeate; to sting (of a wound, sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (e.g. with vice); to be steeped (e.g. with prejudice)
banzai; hurray; something to cheer about; something worthy of celebration; giving up; throwing one's hands up
saying goodbye (to); bidding farewell (to); breaking off (with); farewell; goodbye; adieu
to blaze down on; to beat down on; to shine down upon
rise; increase; income; takings; completion; end; end result (e.g. of crafts)
card (information, filing, etc.); card (greetings, congratulations, etc.); (Western) playing cards; credit card; debit card; card; program
easy; easygoing; carefree; happy-go-lucky; optimistic; leisurely
launch (of a rocket, satellite, etc.); lift-off; end (of a project, theatrical run, etc.); close; party to celebrate the successful completion of a project (run of performances, etc.); wrap party
to collapse; to fall down (in a heap)
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
boredom; ennui; tedium; discontent; unease
to comfort; to console; to amuse
to become dull; to become lifeless; to get bored; to lose interest; to lose value after a peak (e.g. stock); to weaken (of the market)
holiday; vacation; day off; time off; leave; furlough
omission; slip; error; definition (of photograph); sharpness; clarity (sound)
to escape from; to get out
business; trade; operations; sales
since when; from when; how long
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
entering; entrance; attendance; audience; containing; income; earnings
stingily; tightfistedly; in a miserly manner; naggingly
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
dizzying (speed, changes, etc.); rapid; drastic; bewildering; hectic; bustling (e.g. world)
change in pronunciation or meaning of a word; sound change; word with an altered pronunciation or meaning; turning or twisting part of a text (in Chinese poetry)
finally; at last; in the end; ultimately
trudging (along); plodding; slowly and with heavy steps
sorrowful (e.g. person, scene, etc.); melancholic
to mellow (e.g. personality); to be rounded; to huddle; to cower
rattling; clattering; trembling; shivering; whining; grumbling
to omit; to leave out; to overtake; to pass; to say; to speak
hard to please; difficult; particular; bad-tempered; in a bad mood; displeased