just because; even if; even though
not necessarily so; is not always true; there is no guarantee that ...; there is no telling
place to look (esp. when averting one's eyes)
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
same feeling; same sentiment; same opinion; sympathy; agreement; concurrence
to buy; to purchase; to value (highly); to think highly of; to incur (someone's anger, displeasure, etc.); to elicit (e.g. sneers)
Ginza (district in Tokyo); busy shopping district; bustling location; silver mint (Edo period)
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
forcibly; by force; against one's will
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
than; rather than; instead of; from; out of; except
job hunting; job searching
impossible to do (although wants to)
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
to lose; to be defeated; to give in (to); to yield; to be inferior (to); to be second (to)
to impress; to move one's heart; to touch (a person's heart)
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
to give the stamp of approval
from behind the scenes (cheer, pray, etc. for someone); from the sidelines; from a distance; secretly; in secret
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
not a chance; not likely; no way; oh no; yuck; eew
somewhere; in some respects; in some way
handsome man; looker; good guy; great guy; influential person (esp. in the yakuza); sumo wrestler
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
lackey; minion; sycophant; errand boy
to court; to woo; to approach defiantly
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
all right; very well; there, there; patting (e.g. a child on the head); stroking
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively; extreme
that far; so far; to that extent; stop!; not one step further!
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
a little; a bit; a little while; a short time; a little way; a short distance
(sound of) footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
gotcha; alrighty; got it; OK
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!