pride; dignity; self-worth
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
it seems that ...; it appears that ...; is like ...; is similar to ...
narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
staying the night; lodging (at)
on good terms (with); on friendly terms (with); (getting along) well; in harmony; happily; peacefully
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
in that way; thus; so; the same; so?
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
just because; even if; even though
great; excellent; distinguished; important; awful; terrible
that; that thing; that person; then; that time; that place (over there); down there (i.e. one's genitals)
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
called; known as; that; to say
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
liking; being fond of; liking (romantically); being in love with; faddism; eccentricity
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
to choose; to select; to pick (out)
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
how; in what way; how about
having many difficulties in store; grim prospects
hey there; I say; see here
to say something additional; to add (to what was said before)
same; identical; equal; anyway; in any case; if one must ...
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
you; before (a god, nobleman, etc.); in front of
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
now; the present time; just now; another; more
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result