to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
lantana (plant, flower); hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla); kabuki dance in which the dancer quickly changes his clothes seven times
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
surgery; department of surgery (hospital, etc.)
leading person; foremost figure
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
majority; more than half; most (of); mostly; largely; mainly
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
sitting cross-legged (i.e. Indian style)
mochi cut thin, dried, and baked or fried
damn; damn it; feces; excrement; damn; damned; very
ordinary; run-of-the-mill; usual
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
lewdness; lewd person; pervert; lecher
oh my god; how; what the; incredible
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
common people; ordinary people; masses
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
time; hour; period; class
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
to pocket an insult; to choke back one's tears
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
difference; variation; difference
still more; to say nothing of; not to mention; still less
when it comes to ...; concerning; where ... are concerned
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
stinking; smelly; suspicious; fishy; clumsy; unskilled
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive