cloth; bujian (spade-shaped bronze coin of ancient China)
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
bang; bam; noontime signal gun (carried out early Meiji to Taishō); noon gun; last round in a game of 12 rounds; precisely
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
alone; by oneself; on one's own
stealing a march on; getting a head start; secretly acting before others; solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)
x (mark); cross; MDMA; ecstasy; molly
what time; (lit.) which hour
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
thumping (heart); banging; pounding; racing
cardioplegia; heart attack
to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet; shirt (outerwear; usu. with collar and buttons)
tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa); moutan
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
handsome; shapely; clean-cut (features); decent; proper; correct
bare (naked) body; complexion (e.g. face)
to dash against (of waves); to billow; to roll; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to heave; to pound (of a heart)
not a chance; not likely; oh no; yuck; fault; defect
to serve; to work for; to attend
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious