dying in vain; wasteful sacrifice of life
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
sensible; perceptive; quick to understand; understanding; sympathetic
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
soggy; soaked; crushed (out of shape); crumpled; messy; untidy
to disturb; to upset; to ruffle; to stir up; to mess up
violence; oppression; high-handedness; tyranny; despotism
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to have a (rough) idea (of what the situation is)
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
very; much; greatly; a lot of
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
to grimace; to make a wry face
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
to be dispirited; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to lose heart
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
girl's feeling; maiden's mind
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
witty and knowing; not to be underestimated; smooth operator
hooray!; cheers!; bravo!; loud (e.g. applause); enthusiastic; tumultuous
side (of the torso); flank; illegitimate child; child born by someone other than one's wife
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
to fish; to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge
present; gift; to give a present or gift
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
hey there; I say; see here
counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth
employee (of a store); shop assistant; clerk; salesperson
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
10,000; ten thousand; myriad; everything; all; (arch.) various
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service