high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
don't feel like doing; can't bring oneself to do; can't face
slow (slightly pejorative); dull; stupid
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
tortoise; turtle; heavy drinker; turtle crest; turtle mon
cord used to tuck up the sleeves of a kimono; sash (worn across chest, e.g. by election candidate or relay runners); wrapper band on books, CDs, etc.
hundredfold; hundred times as much; much more (than previously)
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
doing; in such a state; doing together; doing to each other; familiarizing suffix (sometimes meaning "small")
paper (in rock-paper-scissors); disappearing completely; coming to nought; foolishness; stupidity
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
ordinary; common; free of charge; unaffected; as is; only
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
playing at (something); game of make-believe; something done together
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
(stage) appearance; performance; participation (e.g. in a tournament)
even if; even though; however; no matter how
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
practice, practice, practice; (only) practice makes perfect
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
good feeling; feeling good
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
only; merely; just; at most; no more than
memories; recollections; reminiscence
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every