another place; somewhere else; outside (one's family or group); someone else; not caring for; being indifferent to
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
by myself; in person; by oneself
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
malicious gossip; backbiting; speaking ill behind someone's back
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
to complete decisively; to do to completion
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
bygones; the past; past event
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
okonomiyaki; savoury pancake containing meat or seafood and vegetables
coming and going; commuting
meek; gentle; modest; praiseworthy; admirable
one's true feelings and one's official stance (which may be at odds); one's real motive and one's stated reason
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
easy; simple; easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
to flatter; to curry favor with; to curry favour with; to flirt with (woman with a man); to make eyes at (a man)
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
to speak one's mind; to be frank; to tell the truth
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
to say; to tell; to state; to do
to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
to put an end to something; to get something over with; to quit something one has been engaged in too long or to an excessive degree
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
to be used to; to get accustomed to; to train; to discipline; to tack (in needlework); to baste
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
to burn; to roast; to broil; to heat; to heat up; to make (charcoal, pottery, bricks, etc.); to bake
sauce; Worcestershire sauce
subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient
menial; meanness; servility; abject
superior; superiors; senior