as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
for your information; I'm telling you
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
total darkness; pitch dark; bleak future; poor prospects
memento (esp. of a deceased person); keepsake; heirloom; remembrance; souvenir
to be needed; to be wanted
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
even if not; even without
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
to mix; to stir; to blend
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
studying abroad; studying at a different school, etc. (usu. for a specific purpose)
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
giving something a try because it will not do any harm
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
(on) one's own; (by) oneself
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
thank you for your hard work; good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
one's youth; early life; one's early days; one's early years
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
to crush to death; to stifle to death; to squeeze to death; to stifle (a laugh, etc.); to muffle (one's breathing); to subdue (one's voice)
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
living by oneself; living alone
not understanding; not knowing
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pitiful
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
to hurt; to injure; to harm; to damage; to worry; to bother
just a minute; small quantity
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
should; must; -able; probably; likely
to get tired of; to lose interest in; to be fed up with; to have enough
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
to cramp up; to tighten; to be insistent; to persist (in one's opinion); to act tough; to bluff; to prop up (e.g. with a post)
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)