news (from someone); word; letter; tidings; contact
counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
sweet (e.g. young girls, flowers blooming); touchingly lovely; cute; pitiful; pitiable
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
to call (someone) back; to recall; to call home; to bring back (memories, etc.); to recall; to revive
soon; shortly; nearly; almost
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
chase; pursuit; chase scene (in a movie); obsessive fan who follows a celebrity around; groupie; in (quick) succession
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
last; final; end; conclusion; rust
holding out a little longer
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
to scatter; to cause a shower of; to disperse; to distribute; to resolve (a symptom, condition, etc.); to relieve
survival; remaining; being extant; being left
assistance; backing; reinforcements
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
elm bark clothes traditionally worn by the Ainu; elm bark textile
rest; break; recreation; recuperation; convalescence
round (esp. in sports, negotiations, etc.); rounds (e.g. nurse, security guard, etc.)
saying "Ah!"; making one say "Ah!"; surprisingly; astonishingly
suddenly and in a loud voice (e.g. sobbing)
lifting a ban; raising an embargo; opening a season (hunting, fishing, etc.); publishing contents; revealing information
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still