to make efforts; to take pains; to break a bone
smallest (in size, degree, etc.); least; minimum; minimal
trouble; bother; number of moves (in go, shogi, etc.); number of punches (in boxing)
it is to be regretted that ...; it is a pity that ...; it is unfortunately that ...
constellation; astrological sign; star sign; zodiac sign
classification; categorization; sorting
red; crimson; red-containing colour (e.g. brown, pink, orange); Red (i.e. communist); red light (traffic); red ink (i.e. in finance or proof-reading); (in) the red
(large) compilation; culmination (of hard work)
to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator); to get chilly; to cool down
to feel hot; to flush; to burn
to dominate; to prevail; to be superior to; to get ahead of; to get the upper hand
to make narrower; to shut (an umbrella); to shrug (one's shoulders); to purse (one's lips)
involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation
a thorn in one's side; a pain in the butt (often someone higher in rank, ability, etc.); a person standing in one's way; a superior who obstructs one's freedom of action
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
obedient; gentle; meek; submissive; docile
chastity; virtue; fidelity; feminine modesty
withdrawal; retraction; revocation; repeal
to hang on to; to hang from; to hound; to keep after (someone); to grab the front of the opponent's mawashi, place one's head against their chest, and lower one's hips
one's real mother; natural mother; birth mother; biological mother
to excuse oneself; to take one's leave; to quit; to resign; to decline; to turn down
writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word
biological younger brother
seasonal greeting; conventional opening phrase in a letter, appropriate to the season
to split finely; to splinter; to get frayed; to become irritable; to feel on edge
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
to be thoroughly attracted by; to be completely fascinated by
equality; impartiality; evenness
brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); younger stepbrother
devoting oneself to; concentrating on; being an ardent admirer of; (arch.) tipping over and collapsing
to press a question; to cross-examine
(out of) desperation; (as a) last resort; (driven by) pain
grumbling; muttering; nonsense
smooth; undisturbed; uninterrupted; harmonious
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
understanding and acceptance; spiritual awakening; a heart that understands truth; (feeling of) resignation
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength