devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
fantasy; illusion; vision; dream
in the same way as; just like
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
to perceive; to sense; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
living flesh; flesh and blood; physical body of Buddha or a bodhisattva
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
cold; frigid; bracing; dignified
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
to know something by direct experience; (lit.) to know through the skin
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
fetish; passion; enthusiasm
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
doubtful; questionable; uncertain; disputable; suspicious
confidence; trust; faith; credit (finance)
prejudice; bias; distorted view
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
massive failure; debacle; fiasco
to unfold; to unroll; to open
academic year; school year; year in school; grade in school
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
place; situation; position; location
second-year student; biennial
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
feeling ashamed; feeling of one's inferiority
student in a higher grade; upperclassman