to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
(camera) shutter; shutter (for a door, window, etc.)
admission limit; restricted admission
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
equipment; device; installation; stage setting
operation; functioning; running
main cause; primary factor
that; the matter in question
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
contortion; distortion; warp; kink (in one's character); twist
reigning; controlling; dictating
regret; flesh, blood vessels and fat from around chicken heart (usu. served as yakitori)
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
to have a talk; to tell a story
to come together; to join; to get married; to become a married couple
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
set; set meal; combo-meal; hairdo
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
only; just; since; after; remaining (in a particular state)
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
school record (on a student); transcript (of grades); confidential report
point (of a story, argument, etc.); point (e.g. in stock exchange movement); percentage point; switch; points; point; site
person who always wants to make a good impression; pretentious person
foul-smelling; stinking; intolerable (behaviour, attitude, etc.); unbearable; disgusting
small child; pipsqueak; short person; midget; small animal; runt
to give one's heart to; to fall in love; to turn one's mind towards; to think of
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
to trample underfoot; to tread on; to crush with a foot
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
rock (music); rock; boulder; on the rocks
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
cased; boxed; precious; cherished; girl who has been sheltered from the world; one's special talent
to get fed up with; to get sick of; to become disgusted with