to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
falling down; tumbling; reversing; inverting; getting upset
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)
to fall down; to fall over; to turn out; to play out; to abandon Christianity (and convert to Buddhism); to apostatize
to hurt; to injure; to harm; to damage; to worry; to bother
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
uneasiness; vague apprehension; premonition
to descend; to stoop; to degrade oneself; to be reduced to
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
to collect one's thoughts; to gather one's thoughts; to put one's ideas in order
lively; energetic; vigorously (jumping, flopping, etc.); piercing (e.g. sound); penetrating
ankle; malleolus; ankle bone
to hurt; to ache; to feel a pain; to be injured; to be spoiled (e.g. food); to be damaged
faint; trance; swoon; stupefaction
generation of heat; (attack of) fever; pyrexia
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
to fall in love (with); to love
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
unbearable; intolerable; unendurable
dizziness; giddiness; vertigo
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
whole (body); full-length (e.g. portrait); systemic
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
future; prospects; outlook; journey ahead; distance yet to cover
to put to sleep; to lay (something) on its side
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to float; to save (on one's expenses); to scrimp; to half-rise, e.g. to one's feet
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
condition; state (of health); appearance
injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss
injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss
to beg; to request; to beseech; to implore; to entreat