string; cord; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
the reason is ...; it is because ...
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
way (of doing); manner; method; means
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
to come loose; to come untied; to come undone; to loosen up (e.g. tension)
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
same; similar; (just) like; equal
formal; stiff; pompous; stern; solemn; grave
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
string tied to the chest of one's kimono or haori; (arch.) childhood (period where one would wear such a string)
often; frequently; lightly (of a movement); easily; simply
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
eel (esp. the Japanese eel, Anguilla japonica)
to cut corners; to be shoddy
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
(sleeveless) undergarment; padded undershirt
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
to be muddy; to be slushy
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because; as you know
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
cloth; bujian (spade-shaped bronze coin of ancient China)
to take upon oneself; to pull (a thing) over one's head
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
performance; take; game; season; penetrative vaginal sex (with a prostitute); unsimulated sex (in an adult movie)
furthermore; besides; moreover; in addition; further; above or beyond this
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; means of transportation
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
to leave one's footprints; to leave one's mark on; to leave a message (behind)
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style