to sigh; to breathe a sigh
to work hard; to make an effort
bad feeling; feeling bad; disagreeable; unpleasant; revolting; gross
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
kitchen; financial situation
complaint; troubles; objection; grievance
wherein; therein; thereinto
cornerstone; main point; requirement; need; necessary; required
parting; separation; farewell
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
to get mended; to be repaired; to return to normal; to recover (e.g. one's temper); to be corrected; to get put right; to come right
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
thin rice porridge; watery cooked rice; rice gruel; congee
to cook (grains, e.g. rice); to boil; to simmer; to stew
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
to carry (a child) on one's back; to piggyback; (arch.) to take on (a job, responsibility, etc.)
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
that's right; yes; uh-huh
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
stern; grave; austere; strict (e.g. security); severe; firm
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
note left by a dead person; suicide note; testamentary letter; posthumous work
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
charming; fascinating; voluptuous
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
the clouds look menacing; things don't look good
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
visiting ill or distressed people; writing get-well letters; get-well gifts; get-well letters; expression of sympathy; expression of concern
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
daimyo (Japanese feudal lord)
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)