looking pale; looking unwell
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
elegance; refinement; grace; aroma
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
case (container); case (instance, situation); case
to bring back; to restore
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
to be infected; to be contagious
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
just because; even if; even though
to leak out; to escape; to find expression; to give vent; to leak out; to be divulged
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
unexpected; surprising; unanticipated; strange; unforeseen
to be far apart (from); to be a long way off (from); to be remote; to be very different (from); to be quite unlike; to be far from (e.g. the truth)
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
gap; difference; disparity; discrepancy
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
stylish; fashionable; dressing (oneself) up; dressing smartly; fashionable dresser; smartly dressed person
standalone book (i.e. not part of an anthology, series, etc.); (book published as a) single volume; tankōbon; individual volume of a manga series
latest work (e.g. book, film); newest work; most recent work
cover (of a book, magazine, etc.); binding; to appear on the cover of a magazine
marker (pen); marker (object); scorekeeper (esp. in golf); marker
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
to pause; to have a short intermission
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
ball (for sport, games, etc.); kemari; type of football played by courtiers in ancient Japan
to etch (name, etc.); to carve (design)
older brother; elder brother; brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband)
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
threat; intimidation; menace