something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
don't you think?; indicates question
face with no make-up; sobriety
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
batsu game; punishment given to the loser of a game or contest
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
car; automobile; vehicle; wheel
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
love; love-making; passion; emotion; affections
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
that; it; then; that point (in time); (arch.) there; (arch.) you
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
waiting (e.g. at the stage door) for performers or celebrities to exit