to create (an atmosphere, feeling, etc.); to produce; to engender
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
good-natured; of good character
wig; hairpiece (esp. to cover hair loss); toupee
to hide; to keep to oneself
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
foreigner; foreign citizen; foreign national; alien; non-Japanese
to despise; to belittle; to look down on
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
acquisition (esp. corporate); buy-out; takeover; bribery; buying off; corruption
to thrust at someone (e.g. a weapon); to point (a gun, knife, etc.) at; to hold up threateningly to (someone's face); to present forcefully (demand, document, etc.); to confront someone with (evidence, facts, etc.); to force upon
oral medicine; internal medicine
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
to drink up; to drink to the last drop; to drink (a glass) dry; to drain (one's glass); to empty; to down (a drink)
spirit; determination; pluck; mettle
brilliant; bright; radiant
to brave a danger; to take a risk
resources; maneuver; manoeuvre
to lend an ear to; to listen to
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
alas; regrettably; to my great regret; tragically
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
to spoil; to ruin; to destroy; to make a mess of
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
fortitude; firmness of character; sturdiness; inner strength; hardihood
ordinary clothes; everyday attire; plain clothes; civilian clothes
to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to be prudent; to be complete; to be thorough
great rival; powerful enemy; archenemy