that's the way it is; such is life
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
consequence; outcome; result; blame
victory or defeat; victory and defeat
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
extravagant; absurd; unbelievable; enormous; tremendous; extraordinary
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
melon (esp. a muskmelon, Cucumis melo)
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
market price; speculation (e.g. on stocks); reputation (according to conventional wisdom); estimation
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
to undergo great hardships; to waste away from great effort and worry
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
three; three years of age
amount of money; sum of money
later on; eventually; afterwards
attending physician; physician in charge; (one's) family doctor
proposal; offer; report; proposition; notice; request
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
large room; green room; waiting room for performers when off stage; junior actor; actor of small parts; large hospital room (for several patients)
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
very rich person; the super rich
really; truly; indeed; good grief
fragment; broken piece; chip; ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not