dramatization (e.g. of a novel); dramatisation; adaptation; dramatization; embellishment; exaggeration
source of information; intelligence source; message source
suspension bridge; rope bridge
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
ought to have been; was ... right?; to do for (inferiors)
to fight against; to oppose; to face
to remain married for life
difference (of opinion); strange; odd; different
prize beyond one's reach; unattainable object; woman who is out of one's league; (lit.) flower on a high peak
one-night stand; taking home a woman from a bar, club, etc.; takeout (i.e. food); take-out; takeaway
urgent business; pressing need; imperative
marriage proposal; courtship
dissenting opinion; opposite viewpoint; contraview
premarital sexual relations (intercourse)
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
to forget something ever existed; to pretend something didn't happen; to put something behind one; to forgive (something)
reversal; return; return gift; return favour (favor); barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
one way or the other; either way
hostility; antagonism; opposition
to get change back; to be more than enough
having said that; on the other hand
truthfulness; credibility; sincerity; honesty; good faith
moving; touching; stirring
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
to chirp (of a swarm of insects); to sing; to gather; to swarm
solemn (ceremony, atmosphere, etc.); austere; grave; majestic; dignified; stately
to change; to alter; to mistake; to make a mistake; to fail to keep (e.g. one's promise); to sprain (a muscle)
trial and tribulation; hardships; privations; difficulties
Records of the Three Kingdoms; Annals of the Three Kingdoms
but; however; even though; even if
without preparation; off the cuff; unreserved; without restraint; beginning; start
premature; untimely (e.g. death); early
being interested in somebody (only) for sex
disappointing (end, result, etc.); sad; miserable; tragic; fleeting; transient
farewell party; send-off party; motivational rally
custom; general rule; convention; usually; generally; as a rule
economic conditions; economic situation; financial situation; financial circumstances
preparatory phase; preparatory period
divide into four pieces; one fourth
take care of it; I'll leave it up to you; do as you see fit
one's body alone; having nothing except one's body; just oneself (with no belongings)
assistant (esp. in show business or sumo); attendant; chaperon