to bake (a design onto ceramic); to fire (on); to burn into (one's memory); to sear into; to print (from a negative); to brand; to fuse together (metals)
in the early period (of something); at the beginning
adviser; someone to consult with; someone to turn to about one's concerns; confidant
illness; condition; -pathy
guts; pluck; nerve; spirit
future; prospects; outlook; journey ahead; distance yet to cover
private property; personal belongings; personal effects
one's heart; one's feelings; one's inner thoughts; one's mind
being bad at communication; being unsociable
if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so
woven mat (esp. one made of straw); seat
lack of common sense; thoughtlessness; senselessness; irrationality; absurdity
including ...; inclusive of ...; bundling together (items of different size, quality, etc.); lumping together; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second
kousso (African flowering plant, Hagenia abyssinica); kosso; cusso; koso; brayera
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
the Monkey (ninth sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Monkey (around 4pm, 3-5pm, or 4-6pm); west-southwest; 7th month of the lunar calendar
translation; version (e.g. "English version")
to recite; to chant; to read aloud
while fumbling one's words; with a stutter
being stuck between a rock and a hard place; being in a dilemma; being torn between conflicting demands
stomach-ache; stomach pain; gastralgia
settlement; village; community; (bacterial) colony
to straighten up and stick one's chest out; to throw oneself back (e.g. in a chair); to lean back (arrogantly); to assume a haughty attitude; to behave arrogantly
to slip down; to slide down; to glide down
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
to end in vain; to be wasted effort
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
imposing stance; daunting pose
(wielding) dual swords (esp. in fiction); twin swords; pair of Chinese straight swords wielded simultaneously (oft. sharing a single scabbard)
addition and deletion; taking out and putting in; plugging and unplugging; making do; getting by
rice plant (Oryza sativa)
to get up (e.g. from bed); to make one's way in the world; to achieve in life
bad taste; poor taste; gaudiness; nastiness; nasty behaviour; perverse disposition
slut; floozie; ho; bitch; witch; overbearing woman