to be proud; to be haughty; to be arrogant; to be conceited; to brag; to show off
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
to be able to eat; to be able to swallow
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to make come true (e.g. a dream); to realize; to fulfill
this world; this life; world of the living
isolation; segregation; separation; quarantine
that's enough!; cut it out!; get a life!
government; government service; the bureaucracy; government post; government official
transactions; dealings; business
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
bargaining chip; bargaining tool
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
disadvantage; drawback; demerit; bad point; minus
firm; strong; unbending; unyielding; uncompromising; stubborn
to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.); to take (a measure, course of action, etc.); to pick (e.g. flowers); to gather (e.g. mushrooms); to extract (e.g. juice); to take (e.g. a sample); to assume (an attitude)
to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly
depending on; dependent on
to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
powerlessness; helplessness; incompetence; ineffectiveness
to cross one's mind; to be reminded
mischief; (child's) prank; (extramarital) affair
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
double-dealing; double tongue; going back on what one has said; repeating oneself
nashi (esp. Pyrus pyrifolia); Japanese pear; Asian pear
feature of the season; something characteristic of a particular season; poem about natural scenery or a particular season
season (for fruit, seafood, etc.); best time of the year (for); in vogue; popular; hot
water content; moisture; water vapor (vapour); steam; dropsy; edema
other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice
taking a breather; relaxation; rest; vent; ventilation opening
nonsensical; unreasonable; awfully; extremely; disorder; confusion
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to know a little bit about; to learn a little of
this occasion; at this time; now
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
to scale (mountain, flight of stairs, etc.)
seeing (someone) off; send-off; deferment; postponement; letting a pitch go by; wait-and-see attitude
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
(stand to) attention!; standing at attention
evil spirits of rivers and mountains
caller; visitor; company; guest
could result in (something undesirable); might end up (doing, happening); run the risk of